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Why music in Iran is more than just entertainment

By Shabnam von Hein · Oct 7, 2026, 9:58 AM CDT

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Iranian authorities are trying to persuade prominent singers in exile to return home. While the state seeks to harness music as a political tool, music has also become a powerful expression of dissent and resistance.

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