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Iran Tried to Exploit Director Kiarostami's Home for War Narrative; Son Fights Back

The Tehran home of acclaimed Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami was damaged in airstrikes this week. The Iranian government attempted to use the incident to promote its war narrative. Kiarostami's son Ahmad publicly pushed back against the government's efforts to exploit his father's legacy.

The Tehran home of the acclaimed Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami was damaged in strikes this week. His son Ahmad pushed back on efforts by the government to seize on his legacy.