The Taleghani siblings discussed instances of censorship surrounding their father’s smoking, particularly in media portrayals. Mehdi expressed his discontent with Sharq newspaper’s decision to censor a photo of Ayatollah Taleghani smoking, arguing that it misrepresented his father’s true character. Tahereh emphasized the importance of portraying public figures in a balanced manner, acknowledging both their positive and negative traits.Reflecting on their father’s teachings, Mehdi and Tahereh emphasized the importance of personal responsibility in religious matters.