On 13 October 2024, a video featuring me was published on the verified Instagram account of Manoto TV, a prominent Persian-language media outlet whose account had more than 17 million followers.
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.
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…