concept   political dissent
culture   Iran
statement   Open political dissent in Iran is heavily punished and seen as a national security threat.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 expressing political dissent Iran Publicly criticizing the government or religious leaders can result in harsh punishment or even execution. 1
2 political dissent Iran Open political dissent is met with harsh punishment and is considered a threat to national security. 1
3 political opposition Iran Political opposition is restricted and often faces intimidation and persecution by the ruling authorities. 1