Iranian court sentences President's brother to five years in prison

Jafar Aghadadashov
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 An Iranian court sentenced the brother of President Hassan Rouhani to five years in prison. Hossein Fereydoun was sentenced to an unspecified jail term in a corruption case that the president’s supporters allege was politically motivated, Report informs citing TASS.

Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili said Fereydoun was jailed for five years but he may face further charges in another case, without giving details.

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