Dissident Mehdi Mahmoudian on his hopes for Iran now
Mehdi Mahmoudian has been in and out of Iran's prisons over decades. He's a longtime political and human rights activist. NPR's Leila Fadel spoke with him about what its like in Tehran.
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Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Released on Bail from Iran Prison
Mehdi Mahmoudian, an Oscar-nominated screenwriter imprisoned for condemning Tehran's crackdown on protesters, has been released on bail after 17 days.
Oscar-Nominated Iranian Dissident Warns Against Cycle of Violence
Mehdi Mahmoudian, an Oscar-nominated Iranian dissident, has issued a warning that Iran risks an endless cycle of violence unless it achieves democracy, urging against a 'repeat of the past'.
Oscar-Nominated Co-Writer Released from Iranian Prison
Mehdi Mahmoudian, Oscar-nominated co-writer, has been released from an Iranian prison after being arrested for condemning Iran’s supreme leader.