Raha Pourbakhsh
Raha Pourbakhsh is an Iranian journalist known for her insightful reporting on social and political issues in Iran. She has gained recognition for her coverage of women's rights and the struggles faced by citizens under the Iranian regime. Recently, she was in the news for commenting on the Iranian women's soccer team's refusal to sing the national anthem, highlighting the oppressive environment they operate in.
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Iranian journalist Raha Pourbakhsh told CNN that the team had their phones tapped by the Islamic Republic.
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United States· 2026-03-05
Iranian journalist Raha Pourbakhsh told CNN that the women's soccer team had their phones tapped by the Islamic Republic.
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Iranian journalist Raha Pourbakhsh told CNN that the women's soccer team had their phones tapped by the Islamic Republic.
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Iranian journalist Raha Pourbakhsh told CNN that the women's soccer team had their phones tapped by the Islamic Republic.
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