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Additionally, Iran's parliament is actively enshrining repression into law. A newly fast-tracked espionage bill expands the government’s power extensively, criminalizing activities such as sharing videos with foreign outlets, cyber-sabotage, or even drone footage of public spaces. Classified under the broad charge of “spreading corruption on Earth,” these laws can now threaten individuals with capital punishment for relatively minor acts. Human rights advocates warn this legislation weaponizes the legal system to justify widespread repression, turning civil activism into state-sponsored treason.