Lethal Dissent: Turkish gang targets Iranian dissidents

A Turkish family gang, the Sağlams, are in a police dragnet that exposes their kidnapping operation targeting Iranian dissidents. The ensuing police investigation reveals an entire network of conspirators behind the Sağlams. When one conspirator is arrested and interrogated, he confesses. Reporter Fariba Nawa uses the confession to tell the story of Iran’s behind-the-scenes involvement.

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