The Latest Breaking News from Nazanin

Federal travel freeze, raging war in Iran leaves expecting Canberra mum heartbroken

Nazanin is about to go into labour but her thoughts are with family.

The Canberra Times · Jul 18

Voices: I went on hunger strike to save my wife – why won’t Starmer help Laila Soueif like he helped us?

COMMENT: While Richard was sitting hungry and cold on the London pavement, he had a visit from Keir Starmer, then leader of the opposition. Days later, he called Nazanin – on house arrest in Tehran – and committed to do what he could to help get her home, recall Richard…

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

Defying Iran’s propaganda: Teens dance hip-hop, listen to Harry Styles and read NY Times best sellers

Each year, the Iranian government spends millions of euros on Islamic propaganda to promote a restrictive lifestyle in line with religious values. The state controls television, media outlets, school textbooks and even teachers in order to advance conservative values. However, these efforts are not enjoying total success: videos shared online…

France 24 · Aug 24, 2022

Evening Standard Comment: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe — ‘Is that mummy?’ At last, the answer’s yes

“Is that mummy?” The question seven-year-old Gabriella Ratcliffe, who had not seen her mother in the flesh for most of her life, asked before she descended the plane’s steps. The answer, joyously, was “yes”.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2022

'Dominic Raab handled PMQs with all the charm of an assistant to the regional manager'

With each day the 'employee of the month' slips out of his grasp - and it looks more likely he'll be remembered as "The Foreign Secretary before the one who got Nazanin out"

Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2022