Iranian Superstar Banned From State TV For What Could Prove To Be Suppression Of Dissent
(Payvand Iran News)

An award-winning Iranian movie superstar has been banned from appearing on the Islamic Republic`s monopolized TV networks, apparently for protesting the arrest of a female photojournalist. Hanieh Tavassoli and several other famous actors have made public statements condemning the detention of Noushin Jafari, who is a photojournalist focusing on movie stars and celebrities. -Radio Farda