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Dec 12, 2025

a4.MINNESOTA IS BURNING: Thousands of Patriots Just FLOODED the State to BOOT Ilhan Omar… and What They’re Screaming About the $1 BILLION Fraud Scandal Has Her & Walz SHAKING!

In 2019, Sahar was arrested in Iran after her online activity drew the attention of authorities. Reports later stated that she was sentenced to ten years in prison, although she was released after serving around 14 months.

 

After her release, Sahar explained that her viral look was not the result of dozens of surgeries, as many claimed, but rather a mix of makeup, photo editing, and a few small cosmetic procedures. She described her work as a form of artistic self-expression meant to entertain her audience.

   

Her case attracted international attention and sparked debate about freedom of expression online. Today, Sahar’s story remains a reminder of how quickly social media fame can spread, as well as the serious consequences it can sometimes bring.

 

Iranian teenager who posted distorted pictures of herself is jailed for 10 years

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Instagram star Sahar Tabar says she is still hoping for a pardon after conviction for corrupting young people

       

An Iranian woman who posted heavily distorted images of herself online has been sentenced to 10 years in jail, her lawyer has said, a year after she was arrested over her social media activities.

Sahar Tabar, 19, whose real name is Fatemeh Khishvand, came to prominence after posting images of herself with a gaunt, zombie-like face. At one point she had 486,000 followers on Instagram.

She was charged with corruption of young people and disrespect for the Islamic Republic. In spring she pleaded for release from detention, saying she had contracted Covid-19.

At one point Tabar called on the actor Angelina Jolie, whom she resembled in some of her photos, to campaign for her release, saying: “The Islamic Republic has a history of tormenting women. We need to be united against this gender apartheid.”

 

The charges against Tabar first included blasphemy, inciting violence, gaining income through inappropriate means and encouraging youths to corruption. She said she had been cleared of two of the four charges against her, but did not want to comment further because she was still hoping for a pardon.

Iranian state TV broadcast her confession in late October last year. Her expressions of remorse drew a great deal of sympathy. The report described Tabar as “a victim with an abnormal personality and mental state” who sought “vulgarity” on social media.

Medical records also suggested that she had a mental illness, with a history of visits to psychiatric hospitals, making the 10-year sentence even less explicable. Her lawyers had asked for her to be bailed, and pointed to her age at the time she committed the alleged offences.

 

Sahar Tabar: Iranian Instagram star 'arrested for blasphemy'

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Sahar Tabar came to attention for her resemblance to a "zombie" version of Angelina Jolie

An Iranian Instagram star famed for posts which appeared to show she had gone to extreme lengths to look like US actress Angelina Jolie has been arrested, reports say.

Sahar Tabar was arrested for crimes including blasphemy and instigating violence, Tasnim news agency reported.

Tabar made international headlines last year when photos of her went viral.

Though she was rumoured to have had 50 plastic surgeries, most of the pictures in her posts had been heavily edited.

Who is Sahar Tabar?

The 22-year-old known as Sahar Tabar has attracted global media attention for pictures and videos in which she resembles what has been described as a zombie version of Angelina Jolie, reports BBC Middle East analyst Sebastian Usher.

  • 'I risked everything to dance in Iran'

With sunken cheeks, a massively plumped up smile and a cartoonishly turned-up nose, she has caused concern over the dozens of cosmetic surgeries she said she had undertaken to resemble the American star.

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Sahar Tabar's Instagram has been deleted

But after fascinating and horrifying her growing audience on Instagram, she also hinted that much of her ghost-like appearance was down to make-up and digital editing - in effect she had turned herself into a kind of artistic installation.

What do we know about her arrest?

Judicial authorities arrested Tabar after members of the public reportedly made complaints about her, Tasnim reported.

She is accused of blasphemy, instigating violence, illegally acquiring property, insulting the country's dress code and encouraging young people to commit corruption.

Her Instagram has since been deleted.

She joins a long list of online Iranian influencers and fashion bloggers who have fallen foul of the law.

The report of her detention has sparked online denunciation of the authorities, with one tweet sarcastically suggesting she should have indulged in less incendiary pursuits, such as embezzlement and murder.

Democratic insiders leak panic: base turnout risks collapse if scandals fester. National figures like AOC tweet solidarity, but local fractures widen.

Scandals Fueling the Firestorm

The $1 billion tax fraud dominates headlines—alleged schemes siphoning funds from welfare to cronies. Coupled with rising violent crime (up 25% YOY) and botched migrant integrations, it paints a picture of governance failure. Patriots cite ICE raid rumors as overdue justice, linking Omar’s activism to policy woes.

 

Leavitt hammered: “Minnesota bleeds resources while elites lecture on equity.” Her rhetoric resonates, drawing crossovers from disillusioned independents.

National Eyes on Minnesota’s Turning Point

Observers debate: beginning of earthquake or death knell for blue dominance? Midterm models flip three House seats red; gubernatorial races tighten. Trump signals rally support, boosting patriot morale.

 

Conservatives hail Leavitt’s rise; progressives warn of “MAGA mob.” Faith leaders call de-escalation; businesses brace boycotts.

Historic Crossroads or Order’s Collapse?

Minnesota embodies America’s reckoning—discontent collides with demands for overhaul. Omar’s stunned silence mirrors elite shock; patriots’ surge signals backlash against sanctuary utopias.

 

Leavitt’s clarion call—“pull back from the brink”—captures momentum. As protests swell, one question looms: fleeting revolt or seismic shift dismantling decades of one-party rule? The Land of 10,000 Lakes boils; nation watches warily.

 

HB.From a Painful 26–7 Loss to a Moment of Stillness — As Steelers Owner Art Rooney II Appears at Acrisure Stadium With a Message That Silenced the Entire NFL

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – December 3, 2025

 

 

Acrisure Stadium was drenched in disappointment tonight. The Pittsburgh Steelers collapsed 26–7 against a direct playoff rival, leaving shock and frustration hanging over the black-and-gold stands. But in the middle of that bitter defeat — just as the boos were fading and the silence began to settle — something profoundly human happened, something that made the entire NFL stop and take notice.

 

Owner Art Rooney II walked down to the sideline, not to point fingers or deliver criticism, but to send a message far bigger than football. On his feet was a pair of special black-and-gold cleats marked with symbols from 

  Rooney Relief, a community initiative dedicated to supporting struggling working-class families in Pittsburgh.

When asked why he chose this exact moment — right after one of the team’s most painful losses of the season — Rooney smiled gently and spoke with a quiet force that made every reporter fall silent:

 

“sometimes we lose on the scoreboard, but we must never let our community lose. on nights like this, i’m not here to offer excuses — i’m here to remind everyone that pittsburgh stands together, no matter how hard this one feels.”

 

 

The message exploded across social media within minutes. Not because the cleats were flashy. Not because the gesture was dramatic. But because it arrived at the very moment Steelers fans needed it most

  , a reminder that this city is built on unity, not just wins.

 

On the field, the Steelers fought as best they could. Kenny Pickett played through pain. Jaylen Warren tried to spark life against a suffocating defense. The Steelers’ secondary, missing two key starters, battled until the final whistle. But none of it was enough against a sharper, more consistent opponent.

 

 

And as the players walked into the tunnel with heavy faces, the image of Art Rooney II standing alone on the sideline — cleats matching the city’s colors, heart focused on its people — became the lone bright spot in an otherwise bleak night.

 

Fans responded instantly:

“We lost the game, but Art Rooney II made me prouder than any win ever could.”
“Pittsburgh isn’t just football. It’s family. And he reminded us of that tonight.”

 

 

The 26–7 loss will sting for days.
But Art Rooney II’s moment on the Acrisure sideline made the entire NFL pause — because some victories aren’t written on the scoreboard. Sometimes, they come from those who choose compassion, even on the hardest night of all.

 

Sahar Tabar: The Truth Behind Iran’s Viral Instagram Star

Sahar Tabar: The Truth Behind Iran’s Viral Instagram Star

   

Sahar Tabar, whose real name is Fatemeh Khishvand, is an Iranian social media influencer who became famous for her unusual and heavily stylized photos on Instagram. With dramatic makeup and digital edits, she gained millions of followers and was nicknamed the “Zombie Angelina Jolie.”

 

MINNESOTA IS BURNING: Thousands of Patriots Just FLOODED the State to BOOT Ilhan Omar… and What They’re Screaming About the $1 BILLION Fraud Scandal Has Her & Walz SHAKING! 

 Is this the END of the Blue Fortress? The footage coming out right now is insane…

Ilhan Omar stood stunned as hordes of self-described “patriots” flooded Minnesota streets, unleashing an unprecedented wave of protests against her and Democratic leadership. The state, long viewed as an impregnable blue fortress, now faces accusations of rotting from within amid mounting scandals that have even loyalists questioning the status quo.

 

Unprecedented Patriot Surge Shakes Blue Stronghold

 

What began as scattered rallies exploded into mass demonstrations, with thousands converging on Minneapolis and St. Paul. Banners decried “corrupt governance” and “failed leadership,” targeting Omar’s district amid reports of chaotic policies and law enforcement breakdowns. Organizers framed it as a “political uprising,” not mere voter swing—a verdict on progressive excesses that have eroded public trust.

Scandals piled high: unaddressed crime spikes, mismanaged budgets, and whispers of insider dealings. Protesters chanted “Enough is enough,” echoing frustrations over sanctuary city debates and economic stagnation. Minnesota’s transformation from safe haven to battleground signals deepening national divides.

 

Karoline Leavitt Emerges as Conservative Firebrand

At the protests’ forefront stood Karoline Leavitt, the sharp-tongued Trump spokesperson turned agitator. Unafraid of harsh attacks, she lambasted Omar and Gov. Tim Walz as symbols of “stagnant, disconnected power.” Leavitt declared public trust’s collapse inevitable under such “misguided and complacent leadership.”

Her sharpest salvo targeted a staggering $1 billion tax fraud scandal, calling it proof the system “leaks from all sides.” “Do they not see it, or do they deliberately ignore it?” she demanded, spotlighting weak responses that fueled outrage. Leavitt positioned the patriot wave as “deliberate reclamation”—demanding discipline, accountability, and transparency lost to elite complacency.

 

Omar and Walz Scramble Amid Reassurance Efforts

Omar decried the influx as “orchestrated intimidation,” vowing resilience while rallying immigrant communities. Walz activated state resources for “peaceful assembly,” but critics mocked it as tone-deaf amid fraud probes. Their joint pressers aimed to soothe, yet Leavitt’s rebuttals—live-tweeted barbs—amplified chaos.

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