Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is a British-Iranian woman who was formerly imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges, which she and the UK government vehemently denied. She was released and returned to the UK in 2022. Currently, she is newsworthy for two primary reasons. First, she is among a group of Iranians living in the UK who have signed a letter to the British Prime Minister, urging caution regarding further involvement in the Iran conflict, arguing that current actions strengthen the Tehran regime. Second, she is scheduled to be a speaker at the Hay Festival in 2026, alongside other prominent figures. Her past experience as a political prisoner gives her a unique perspective on Iranian politics and human rights issues, making her voice relevant in discussions about international relations and justice.