Overview

• Toomaj Salehi was sentenced to death in April for 'corruption on earth' and other charges.
• His arrest in October 2022 followed his vocal support for nationwide protests.
• The Supreme Court found the previous prison sentence of over six years excessive and ordered a retrial.
• Salehi's case has drawn international condemnation and support from global artists and human rights groups.
• The protests, sparked by Mahsa Amini's death in police custody, led to widespread unrest and a harsh crackdown.