BBC staff in London reveal their families are being targeted by the Iranian regime as part of a campaign of intimidation against journalists. Numerous incidents of threats to life have been reported, with escalating aggression noted this year. Journalists' families in Iran face interrogations and threats related to their association with BBC Persian. Behrang Tajdin, a journalist, emphasized the severity, stating that this is punishment meant to make their families' lives miserable. This situation reflects the broader issue of transnational repression faced by dissidents and journalists globally.
Staff with BBC Persian express fear and anxiety as Iranian regime targets their families, leading to intimidation, threats, and unsafe conditions for loved ones in Iran.
Behrang Tajdin highlighted the intense harassment faced by BBC Persian journalists, stating, 'They are trying to make our families' lives miserable. It's not just harassment any more, it is punishment.'
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