Iranian Photojournalist Yalda Moaiery Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to 15 Years
Yalda Moaiery, sentenced in absentia for activities in the interests of the Zionist regime and the United States, has pleaded guilty.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 29, 2026, 10:25 a.m. ET
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Aug 29, 2026, 10:39 a.m. ET
Iranian Photojournalist Yalda Moaiery Sentenced in Absentia to 15 Years
An Iranian court has sentenced photojournalist Yalda Moaiery in absentia to 15 years in prison, according to a report by Daily Kos. The sentence was imposed for "activities in the interests of the Zionist regime and the United States," the outlet reported.
The proceeding was conducted in absentia, meaning Moaiery was not present. The report did not specify whether an appeal is available or what the next steps in the legal process will be.
Aug 29, 2026, 10:29 a.m. ET
Iranian Photojournalist Yalda Moaiery Sentenced in Absentia to 15 Years
An Iranian court has sentenced photojournalist Yalda Moaiery in absentia to 15 years in prison, according to a report by Daily Kos. The sentence was imposed on charges of "activities in the interests of the Zionist regime and the United States," as reported by Daily Kos.
The proceeding was conducted in absentia, meaning Moaiery was not present. The report does not indicate whether the sentence is final or subject to appeal, and no further details about the case have been provided.
Aug 29, 2026, 10:25 a.m. ETFirst report
Iranian Photojournalist Sentenced in Absentia to 15 Years
The Iranian government has sentenced photojournalist Yalda Moaiery in absentia to 15 years in prison, according to a report by Daily Kos. The sentence was imposed for "activities in the interests of the Zionist regime and the United States," as reported by the outlet.
The proceeding was conducted in absentia, meaning Moaiery was not present. The report does not specify the date of the sentencing or any further details about the case.
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