Iranians seeking to punish ruling elite go after the next best thing -- their kids

NPR | By Arezou Rezvani

Published February 3, 2026 at 4:49 AM EST

Iranians in the diaspora are tracking down the sons and daughters of Iran's ruling elite, many of whom work and live lavishly abroad, demanding they be deported.

Arezou Rezvani

Arezou Rezvani is a reporter and senior editor for NPR's Morning Edition. She's also founding editor of Up First, NPR's Golden Globe-nominated daily news podcast.

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