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Rich kids of Iran boast glitzy lives on Instagram as protesters are executed

Iran's aghazadeh offspring flaunt private jets, yachts and luxury lifestyles on Instagram amid nationwide protests.
Sasha Sobhani, son of a former Iranian ambassador, has posted with football stars and claimed a lavish lifestyle opposed to domestic hardship.
Hoseini, a model with 1.7 million followers, posted content from luxury while rejecting claims of aghazadeh status.
Authorities labeled the protests as 'riots' and imposed an internet shutdown during the crisis.
The piece references international residence of some aghazadeh and social media activity as indicators of privilege.
The Daily Star frames the aghazadeh as a public relations dilemma for Iran amid unrest and economic strain.
Sobhani posted with idols and publicly engaged with comments accusing the regime of deception.
Rising costs and currency plunge are cited as backdrops to the protests that drew attention to aghazadeh wealth.
The article connects aghazadeh visibility to public backlash against elite privilege.

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