"US Lawmakers Urge Sanctions on Iran Over Rapper's Death Sentence"

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced the TOOMAJ Act, aiming to sanction Iranian officials involved in the prosecution and death sentence of rapper Toomaj Salehi, who criticized the Iranian regime through his music. The bill seeks to hold Iran accountable for human rights violations and support peaceful protesters. Salehi's sentencing follows his participation in protests over the death of Mahsa Amini and his outspoken criticism of the Islamic Republic.