Maryam Qalibaf, daughter of presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf supports her father’s candidacy during a television program, in Tehran, Iran on June 19, 2024. (Photo via Namayesh YouTube channel)
The story: A televised interview with the daughter of conservative presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has sparked significant controversy in Iran. Maryam Qalibaf has particularly triggered a backlash after addressing a contentious 2022 trip to neighboring Turkey. The trip ignited a major scandal as it allegedly involved the purchase of a large amount of goods for a baby shower.
More broadly, the backlash is centered on alleged corruption and freedom of expression—especially given the recent detentions of figures who unearthed…
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