Author: Nazanin Molaee


  • Erfan Soltani: Execution Postponed, But Danger Still Looms

    Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old Iranian protester sentenced to death amid national protests, saw his execution postponed after international pressure. His life remains at risk as human rights concerns continue to mount.

  • Death Toll in Iran Protests: At Least 12,000 Estimated as Rights Concerns Grow

    Recent protests across Iran have resulted in a devastating and largely unverified death toll amid widespread internet shutdowns and censorship. While independent investigations suggest that at least 12,000 people may have been killed — with unofficial estimates reaching far higher — families of victims report coercion, financial extortion, and forced false narratives in order to…

  • When Public Visibility Carries Consequences

    On October 13, 2024, a video message recorded by the author in support of the Iranian people was published by Manoto TV’s official Instagram account, a platform with over 18 million followers. The video received tens of thousands of likes, thousands of comments, and widespread engagement, including hostile reactions, insults, and threats. The author’s identity…