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Iranian Psychologist Jailed for Criticizing US Leader Amid Crackdown on Dissenting Protesters

An Iranian psychologist was sentenced to 7 months in prison for publicly appealing to President Donald Trump to stand by Iranians protesting the Islamic Republic, amid demands he makes Americans 'look stupid'.

An Iranian psychologist who publicly pleaded with former US President Donald Trump to support anti-government protesters was sentenced to 7 months in prison by Iran's regime, which demanded he make Americans 'look stupid'. The psychologist had spoken out after the US imposed sanctions on Iran and issued a statement urging calm amid protests. The sentence is part of a broader crackdown on dissent and criticism of the Iranian government.

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