Iranian Athletes, Actors Quietly Honor People Killed In Protest Crackdown
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty [Unofficial]
February 12, 2026
A trophy-winning women's soccer team in Iran, along with celebrated actors, joined in nationwide acts of solidarity with the thousands who were killed by state security forces in a crackdown in January on protests. Soccer players refused to show emotion, while actors boycotted awards.
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