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Iran's Elite Face Backlash Over Western-Living Children

2/25/2026

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Iran's ruling elite face accusations of hypocrisy for funding their children's lives in the West, including Ali Larijani's family abroad.
The United States vows to revoke officials' families' privileges, though details remain unclear.
Analysts say the elite's children live lifestyles contrary to their parents' preached values.
Prominent regime members' children are linked to institutions abroad, raising concerns about privilege.

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Iran's ruling elite face accusations of hypocrisy for funding their children's lives in the West, including Ali Larijani's family abroad.
The United States vows to revoke officials' families' privileges, though details remain unclear.
Analysts say the elite's children live lifestyles contrary to their parents' preached values.
Prominent regime members' children are linked to institutions abroad, raising concerns about privilege.