Twelve Years in an Iranian Prison for a Punctuation Mark

Jackie Northam, a seasoned journalist, sheds light on the brutal realities faced by artists and activists in Iran amid ongoing government crackdowns. She discusses the striking case of writer Hossein Shambhazada, who received a 12-year prison sentence for a seemingly innocuous punctuation mark. Northam also highlights the chilling stories of dissidents, including a rapper confronting execution, revealing the growing anger and resilience among Iranians rising against oppressive forces.