Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is a British-Iranian woman who was detained in Iran from 2016 to 2022 on espionage charges, which she and the UK government vehemently denied. Her imprisonment became a high-profile international case. She is newsworthy due to her continued advocacy and public appearances. Recently, she co-signed a letter with other Iranians living in the UK, urging the British Prime Minister to avoid actions that could strengthen the Tehran regime amidst ongoing conflict. Additionally, she has been announced as a speaker at the Hay Festival 2026, a prominent literary festival in the UK. Her involvement in these events highlights her ongoing role as a voice on Iranian affairs and her transition into public life following her release.