Iran Intensifying Crackdown On Celebrities For Backing Popular Uprising

Singer-songwriter Shervin Hajipour, whose song ‘For Freedom’ has become the manifesto of Iran’s uprising, has been charged with "propaganda against the regime."
Singer-songwriter Shervin Hajipour, whose song ‘For Freedom’ has become the manifesto of Iran’s uprising, has been charged with "propaganda against the regime."

The Islamic Republic authorities are increasing pressure on Iranian celebrities as their support for the current uprising is growing on social media and during various events.