Fashion student, bodybuilder, footballer: the victims of Iran’s crackdown

Rubina was a budding fashion designer inspired by Iran’s multi-ethnic population. Rebin was an up-and-coming teen footballer. Mehdi was a champion bodybuilder who also won weightlifting titles. Erfan had just turned 18. Tear gas is fired during an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo) (AP) All four, from various regions … Read more