Iranians selling organs like kidneys to pay for basic necessities, refugees say
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As war and oppression from the Iranian regime squeeze the residents of Iran, some have resorted to desperate measures like selling organs to meet their basic needs, according to refugees who spoke with NewsNation.
One Iranian refugee who spoke under the condition of anonymity for safety, who has been in direct communication with Iranian citizens, said some residents are selling their hair, blood and even kidneys in exchange for money to make basic ends meet...
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