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Iranian twin sisters tortured for months over protests
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Iranian twin sisters Taraneh and Romina Rahimi were tortured for four months after protesting against the regime, with Taraneh sentenced to death following a forced confession to protect Romina from sexual assault.
- The sisters endured severe physical abuse including beatings, broken bones, and hair-pulling while in custody, leaving them unrecognizable to their mother during a visit.
- Taraneh confessed under threat that Romina would be raped if she did not comply, while Romina received a 25-year prison sentence; both were accused of capital offenses related to anti-regime protests.
- Their family and cousin in the US condemned the sham trial and harsh treatment, alleging the regime uses such cases to instill fear and suppress dissent without presenting evidence.
- Despite complaints and planned appeals, the sisters face a judicial system that reportedly ignores legal procedures and continues to execute political prisoners swiftly.
