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

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.

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Arezou Rezvani
Arezou Rezvani is a senior editor for NPR's Morning Edition and founding editor of Up First, NPR's daily news podcast.
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