"U.S. Lawmakers Unite to Target Iranian Officials Over Death Sentence of Outspoken Rapper"

 

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A group of U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation on Friday targeting Iranian officials responsible for the prosecution and death sentence of rapper Toomaj Salehi. Salehi gained attention for his songs about the 2022 death of an Iranian woman and his criticism of the Islamic Republic.


The proposed legislation seeks to impose sanctions on judges, prosecutors, and investigators of Iran's Revolutionary Courts in response to Tehran's ongoing crackdown on dissenters, including Salehi, following years of mass protests in Iran. It also aims to establish in law that the U.S. views any judgments by Iran's courts against political prisoners as human rights violations.


Representative Young Kim, one of the bill's lead sponsors, stated that Salehi has used his platform to amplify the voices of the oppressed and criticize the Iranian regime's actions. She noted that the TOOMAJ Act will enable the U.S. to support Salehi and other peaceful protesters demanding basic human rights and to take targeted action against the Iranian regime.


This legislative move is part of a series of recent congressional actions against the Islamic Republic, with lawmakers condemning Iran's human rights record and its involvement in ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts, including the Israel-Hamas war. The bill is co-sponsored by Representatives David Trone, Mike Lawler, and Adam Schiff.


The death sentence for the 33-year-old rapper, issued by a Revolutionary Court in Isfahan, was confirmed by his lawyer in late April, though Iranian officials have not yet publicly announced it. Revolutionary Courts in Iran are known for their secretive proceedings, use of secret evidence, and limited rights for defendants.

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