"Violence had become normalised to staff. Our minds are ignoring these ugly things automatically. We've tricked our brains into normalising these threats and not fearing at all because otherwise we will need to go to the mental hospital."
"Iranian security forces once showed a photo of his home balcony in London to his family back in Iran, warning them that we are so close to him. They then threatened the journalist and told him in a message, we will cut you into pieces and send each separately to your family."
"Journalists from Iran International have been subjected to a number of attempted assassinations and abductions, and in 2024, TV presenter Pouria Zeraati was stabbed by a group of men outside his home in Wimbledon, south London."
Iranian journalists in London report heightened fears for their safety due to threats and attacks linked to the Tehran regime's efforts to silence dissenting media. An attempted arson attack on Iran International's offices exemplifies the dangers faced by these journalists. They describe a normalization of violence, with one stating that ignoring threats is a coping mechanism to avoid mental distress. Iranian security forces have also threatened journalists' families in Iran, indicating a transnational repression strategy aimed at silencing criticism abroad.
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