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20 August 2026

In Iran, contact with foreigners could soon be a crime

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In Iran, contact with foreigners could soon be a crime

A new bill would impose sweeping restrictions and penalties for ties with foreign institutions and contacts with foreign-based media, making it even more difficult to access information within Iran.

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