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Iranians seeking to punish ruling elite go after the next best thing -- their kids

NPR | By Arezou Rezvani

Published February 3, 2026 at 3:49 AM CST

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Iranians in the diaspora are tracking down the sons and daughters of Iran's ruling elite, many of whom work and live lavishly abroad, demanding they be deported.

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Arezou Rezvani

Arezou Rezvani is a reporter and senior editor for NPR's Morning Edition. She's also founding editor of Up First, NPR's daily news podcast.