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Iranian Journalists Face Death Threats, Family Intimidation

2/7/2026

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Exiled Iranian journalists working for the BBC face severe threats from the Iranian regime, including monitoring their movements.
Family members have been threatened with arrest and asset seizures unless journalists stop reporting on unrest.
Many have received credible death threats and adopted extra security measures.
Behrang Tajdin, a BBC Persian correspondent, described the emotional toll amid the crisis.

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Story summary

Exiled Iranian journalists working for the BBC face severe threats from the Iranian regime, including monitoring their movements.
Family members have been threatened with arrest and asset seizures unless journalists stop reporting on unrest.
Many have received credible death threats and adopted extra security measures.
Behrang Tajdin, a BBC Persian correspondent, described the emotional toll amid the crisis.