Iranian footballer sentenced to 26 years in prison over anti-government protests

Tehran, Jan 9 (EFE).- An Iranian court has sentenced high-profile footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani to 26 years in prison for his alleged involvement in killing three security officers during nationwide anti-government protests. Mizan news agency reported on Monday that three more protesters were given the death penalty after being convicted for the murder of three Basij … Read more