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Iranian twins tortured in Iranian prison, cousin says | CNN

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October 24, 2026 • 11:30 AM
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Taraneh and Romina, 21-year-old Iranian twins, were imprisoned after protesting against the regime. Romina has been sentenced to 25 years in prison and Taraneh sentenced to death. CNN’s Jim Sciutto spoke to their cousin, Masoud Nourmohammadi, who lives in Utah, who says both have been tortured while in prison.

Iranian twins tortured in Iranian prison, cousin says | CNN

Taraneh and Romina, 21-year-old Iranian twins, were imprisoned after protesting against the regime. Romina has been sentenced to 25 years in prison and Taraneh sentenced to death. CNN's Jim Sciutto spoke to their cousin, Masoud Nourmohammadi, who lives in Utah, who says both have been tortured while in prison.

Taraneh and Romina, 21-year-old Iranian twins, were imprisoned after protesting against the regime. Romina has been sentenced to 25 years in prison and Taraneh sentenced to death. CNN's Jim Sciutto spoke to their cousin, Masoud Nourmohammadi, who lives in Utah, who says both have been tortured while in prison.

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