Iranian woman sentenced to three years in prison for social media activity

Human rights groups in Iran have reported that an Iranian citizen, Azar Yahu, has been sentenced to three years in prison due to her activity on social media. According to these reports, the primary charge brought against her is acting against national security. It is stated that the sentence was issued following her reactions to social media posts by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Authorities in the Islamic Republic have not yet provided further details regarding the case. This development occurs amidst a climate of ongoing suppression and restrictions for social media users within Iran.