Iran Targets Exiles’ Assets to Stifle Dissent, NYT Reports

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C., USA — The New York Times reports that Iran is confiscating the assets of individuals who have left the country in an effort to mute dissenting voices abroad.

The newspaper describes the confiscations as a deliberate strategy to pressure expatriates and deter criticism of the regime.

Human‑rights advocates have warned that seizing the property of exiles could undermine free expression and contravene international norms.

Tehran has not issued a public comment on the reported actions.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)