Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi: Iranians Paying Heavily for War

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi tells AP Iranians are suffering from war and sanctions, with no room to breathe. Her memoir highlights resistance and hope.

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September 19, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Tehran, Iran — Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has told The Associated Press that Iranians are enduring severe hardship due to ongoing conflict and economic pressures, with many struggling to survive under the weight of war and U.S. sanctions.

Mohammadi, a leading human rights advocate, described the situation as dire, emphasizing that ordinary citizens bear the brunt of these challenges. She noted that despite government repression, a growing wave of resistance is emerging among the population, particularly among younger generations who are becoming more aware of their rights.

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Her memoir, titled A Woman Never Stops Fighting, was written while she was imprisoned and parts of it were smuggled out by fellow inmates. It will be released in multiple languages this month, with English and Farsi editions set for next year to coincide with the anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death, a pivotal moment in recent Iranian protests.

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