The story: Iranian authorities say controversial rapper Amir Hossein Maqsoudloo, better known as Tataloo, has been extradited by Turkey. Amid extensive reactions on social media, the development highlights the Islamic Republic's sway with neighboring countries. The extradition is particularly alarming for Iranian dissidents, many of whom have made Turkey their new home.

The coverage: Judiciary-run Mizan News Agency reported on Dec. 6 that Tataloo had been handed over to Iran at the Bazargan border crossing in West Azerbaijan Province.

• Tataloo was detained upon entry for further investigation under a court warrant.  According to Mizan, Tataloo's arrest was due to "multiple lawsuits by private plaintiffs," including Iranian teenagers and their families.
  
  
• Mizan’s report accused the singer of...