For her whole life, Iranian-American actor and activist Nazanin Nour has been calling attention to the distinction between the Islamic Republic – the face of Iran in the news – and the Iranian people. And she’s not stopping any time soon. 

In normal times, Nour hosts Iranian diaspora musicians, comedians, journalists and others on her online show Mehmooni with Nazanin. But since mass protests began in December, she's been using social media to amplify the message of the protesters and call attention to the massacre and disappearances of thousands. 

She's also calling out others – including news organizations that cover nuclear talks without mention of the government's brutality, social justice activists who are strangely quiet on Iran, and content creators who've taken government-sponsored trips to the country. 

Making Peace Visible spoke with Nazanin Nour on February 10, 2026. 

Follow Nazanin Nour 

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Youtube @nazaninnour

Facebook @iamnazaninnour

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Human rights organizations mentioned in the interview

Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran / @iranrights

Center for Human Rights in Iran/ @centerforhumanrights

Iran Human Rights Documentation Center

Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions. 

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