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Iranian authorities have detained prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh. The arrest has raised concerns amid increasing pressure on opposition figures in the country.

Iranian authorities have arrested human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, her daughter announced on Thursday. This comes as activists accuse Tehran of cracking down on dissent amid the war launched by Israel and the United States against Iran. Nasrin Sotoudeh is known for her advocacy for prisoners' rights and criticism of the government.

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