{
  "id": 8481868,
  "title": "Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi says Iranians are paying the price for war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/nobel-laureate-narges-mohammadi-says-iranians-are-paying-the-price",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T14:32:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/09/19/nobel-laureate-narges-mohammadi-says-iranians-are-paying-the-price-for-war"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, Iran's most prominent human rights activist, has warned that Iranians are bearing the brunt of ongoing conflicts and strict sanctions. In an interview with The Associated Press, the 54-year-old, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, detailed the dire situation faced by her fellow countrymen. Mohammadi attributed the hardships to a half-year of wars and ongoing U.S. sanctions, saying Iranians are suffering from economic misery and repression with little room to breathe. The country's leading human rights activist also shed light on her own experiences, revealing she was recently released from prison for medical reasons after falling unconscious earlier this year. Mohammadi's memoir, titled \"A Woman Never Stops Fighting,\" was written behind bars and is set to be released in several languages, including English and Farsi, coinciding with the death of Mahsa Amini, whose death sparked widespread protests in 2022. Mohammadi expressed hope for the younger generation, who she believes are standing firm in their right to resist.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi’s memoir details abuse in Iranian prison. She’s prepared for the consequences",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/nobel-laureate-narges-mohammadis-memoir-details-abuse-in-iranian",
        "published": "2026-09-17T08:26:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}