Journalists Jailed in Iran for Exposing Truth: International Outrage over US Collaboration Charges

Two women journalists in Iran have been sentenced to jail on charges of collaborating with the United States, following their coverage of the death of Mahsa Amini. Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi have been sentenced to seven and six years of imprisonment, respectively. Their reporting played a critical role in triggering nationwide protests led by women against the Iranian regime.

The United Nations awarded them its premier prize for press freedom in recognition of their commitment to truth and accountability. Amini's death, resulting from custodial torture by Iran's notorious morality police, sparked widespread outrage and defiance among women in the country. The Iranian regime has since cracked down on protesters and their supporters, with hundreds killed and thousands detained.

The sentencing of the two journalists has drawn international condemnation, with calls for their immediate release. The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists has criticized the decision, highlighting the security force crackdown after Amini's death. The journalists were charged with collaborating with the US government, colluding against national security, and propaganda against the system.