Paul Moss

It's important to understand that every protest, whether it's the one in 2019, the one in 2020 following the death of Massa Amini, or the one that occurred in 2009, they are all different, but their essence is always the same thing.

Iranians today are all protesting against the Islamic Republic of Iran, against a theocratic, misogynistic and patriarchal government.

Personally, you know, I keep the hope.

For me, each uprising brings us a little closer to victory.

But nevertheless, we mustn't be fooled.

The Islamic Republic of Iran, unfortunately, currently maintains a very, very powerful repressive force that allows it to stay in power.

Nevertheless, I'd like to quote my mother, Nadesh Mohammadi, who said that victory is not easy, but it is certain.

We cannot know when this regime will fall, but nevertheless, we can do everything in our power as Iranians, as those who love freedom, as patriots, to make sure that this regime goes as soon as possible.

Since you mentioned your mother, what can you tell us about her current situation?

What do you know about her at the moment?

So my mother, Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was arrested on the 12th of December during the commemoration of the death of Mr Ali Kordi.

My mother was arrested with brutality worthy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in a violence that is unfortunately commonplace but well-known and systemic.

Along with her, others were arrested.

But now we know that their situation is extremely difficult.

They have been held in police custody, which has been torture since December the 12th.

And what's more, my mother does not have the right to call or even see her lawyers.

Since December the 12th, she has only been able to call my uncle to express her fear in her injuries as she was beaten.

Can I ask how widespread you think the views that your mother stands up for are shared throughout Iran?

We are seeing these protests in different cities, in universities, but outside cities and universities, how widely are they shared?

I think these values are shared not only by my mother, but also with the entire population.