Iranian Court Sentences Photojournalist Yalda Moaiery to 15 Years in Prison
Yalda Moaiery was sentenced to 15 years in prison for activities in furtherance of the interest of the Zionist regime against national security, according to a report from keyt.com.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 21, 2026, 3:25 a.m. ET
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Iranian Court Sentences Photojournalist Yalda Moaiery to 15 Years in Prison
An Iranian court has sentenced photojournalist Yalda Moaiery to 15 years in prison, according to a report by KEYT. The sentence was handed down for "activities in furtherance of the interest of the Zionist regime against national security," as reported by KEYT.
The case is ongoing, and the report does not indicate whether an appeal has been filed or whether the sentence is final. The charges are allegations, and Moaiery is presumed innocent until all legal proceedings are concluded.
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