In Iran, music is far more than entertainment as the regime seeks to use it as a political tool
DW · 7 Oct 2026

In Iran, music is far more than entertainment as the regime seeks to use it as a political tool

Iranian authorities are trying to persuade prominent singers in exile to return home. While the state seeks to harness music as a political tool, music has also become a powerful expression of dissent and resistance.


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