DHAKA: A well-known Iranian blogger and veteran activist says a court has sentenced him to six years in prison over security charges.

Mahdi Khazali told media the sentence was for spreading ‘propaganda’ against the ruling establishment.

He insists he did not break the law and will appeal to the verdict.

The semi-official Fars news agency said Khazali was sentenced to five years for conspiracy against the country’s security, and one year for spreading propaganda against the ruling system, reports The Straits Times.

In various past cases, Khazali was sentenced to nearly 16 years in prison on similar charges.

BDST: 2226 HRS, OCT 08, 2013
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