Filmmaker Jafar Panahi Returns to Iran After Cannes Triumph

Jafar Panahi, an Iranian filmmaker, was welcomed back to Tehran after winning the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

He had been banned from leaving Iran for years and faced prison.

His new movie, "It Was Just an Accident," won the Palme d'Or.

Supporters greeted him at the airport with cheers and flowers.

The welcome contrasted with the muted response from Iranian state media.

French officials praised Panahi, sparking a diplomatic row.

The film is considered politically charged, reflecting Panahi's experiences.

Panahi called for freedom in Iran.