Toomaj Salehi
Toomaj Salehi | |
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| توماج صالحی | |
| Born | 3 December 1990 Isfahan, Iran |
| Other names | Toomaj |
| Criminal charge | Waging war against God corruption on Earth |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
Toomaj Salehi (Persian: توماج صالحی; born 3 December 1990) is an Iranian rapper mainly known for his protest songs concerning Iran's societal issues and the policies of the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In July 2023, the Iranian Government sentenced Salehi to six years in prison for participating in the 2022 Iran protests. On 24 April 2024, Salehi was sentenced to death for charges linked to Iran's 2022–23 Woman, Life, Freedom movement. The sentence was overturned in June 2024, and he was released from prison on 2 December 2024 having served his prison sentence.