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Iranian actor Reza Farhadpour has been dropped by a major Tehran theater production due to public backlash over his support for Palestine.
A major theater production in Tehran has dropped actor Reza Farhadpour. The decision follows a public backlash triggered by his vocal support for Palestine.
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This move represents a rare reversal for the Islamic Republic, as the actor's stance, which was previously strongly backed by the government, has become a public liability. The production team decided to replace him in the lead role to accommodate the public's reaction to his pro-Palestine advocacy.