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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe recalls watching Sir Andy Murray claim Wimbledon title from behind bars in Iran

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has recalled watching Sir Andy Murray win Wimbledon from solitary confinement in an Iranian prison, during an emotional meeting with the Dunblane tennis star. The 44-year-old British-Iranian dual national said Sir Andy offe

Daily Record · Dec 29, 2022

Released Aid Worker Tells UK’s Johnson His Error Worsened Her Iran Detention

British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on Friday told Prime Minister Boris Johnson that an incorrect comment he made as foreign secretary had a big impact on her six-year detention in Iran, saying she lived in the shadow of his error. Zaghari-Ratcliffe returned to London in March when she was released…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 13, 2022

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Iranian arms dealing continued in the UK even after notorious tank deal fell apart in 1979

Following her release from detention in Iran, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, held hostage since 2016, said: “what happened now should have happened six years ago”. She was referring to the fact that her release had been secured at the same time as the British government paid Iran a debt it had owed…

The Conversation · Mar 22, 2022

Tulip Siddiq: While we celebrate Nazanin’s joyous release, we must ensure this never happens again

Writing this article almost feels like a dream. For the past six years, whenever I’ve spoken, written, argued or tweeted about Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, it’s always been about bringing her home. But today, after I write this article, I can go to sleep safe in the knowledge that Nazanin has been…

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2022

British-Iranian aid worker handed over to British team in Tehran

British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been handed over to a British team at Tehran's International Imam Khomeini Airport and she is leaving Iran on Wednesday, Iranian state media reported.

Reuters · Mar 16, 2022

Two British-Iranians arrive in Britain, ending Iran prison ordeal

British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and dual national Anoosheh Ashoori arrived in Britain from Iran on Thursday, ending an ordeal during which they became a bargaining chip in Iran's talks with the West over its nuclear programme.

Reuters · Mar 16, 2022

UK-Iranian Zaghari-Ratcliffe has had British passport returned - UK lawmaker

British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has had her British passport returned, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 15, 2022

Lawyer for UK-Iranian Zaghari-Ratcliffe says he is hoping for good news soon

The lawyer of detained British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe said on Tuesday he was hopeful there would be good news soon, as Tehran and London pressed on with talks about a long-standing 400-million-pound debt.

Reuters · Mar 15, 2022