In Iran, a blogger was sentenced to 12 years in prison for a tweet with a period.

The use of a period among Iranian opposition is a way of expressing dissent against the ruling regime.
The tweet received more likes than a post by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
The court accused the blogger of promoting Israel, insulting Islamic sanctities, spreading false information, and engaging in anti-state propaganda.

This incident also underscores the growing power of social media in Iran, where even the smallest gestures, such as a period, can spark wide-ranging reactions and lead to severe penalties. The regime views such acts as potential threats to its control, as they often rally international attention and internal support for opposition movements.

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