Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Iranian-British dual citizen (born 1978)
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is an Iranian-British dual citizen who was detained in Iran from 3 April 2016 as part of a long running dispute between Britain and Iran. In early September 2016, she was sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of plotting to topple the Iranian government. While in prison, she went on at least three hunger strikes trying to persuade Iranian authorities to provide medical treatment for her health problems. She was temporarily released on 17 March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran, but subject to electronic monitoring.
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe spoke to Liz Truss in a very 'angry manner' before her releaseNazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says former prime minister Liz Truss looked at her situation "from a different angle" because she was a mother.Sky News - Published | |
Murray invites Zaghari-Ratcliffe to Wimbledon winAndy Murray says it was "brilliant" to be watched at Wimbledon by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who revealed watching his 2016 win gave her rare joy in prison.BBC Sport - Published | |
Truss told family of British hostage in Iran he was not her 'problem' Liz Truss told the family of a British hostage who was set to be released by Iran with Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe that he was not her "problem" anymore, MPs have claimed.Sky News - Published | |
Zaghari-Ratcliffe and husband join protest calling for return of British national detained in India Hundreds of people, including Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and her husband Richard, have marched on Downing Street demanding the government calls for the release of a British Sikh man imprisoned in India.Sky News - Published | |
Iran protests 'bring back memories' of helplessness of six years in prison Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says "the world cannot turn a blind eye to Iran" and the UK government "must act" over human rights abuses, as women and girls take to the country's streets in protest.Sky News - Published | |
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe cuts her hair in protest over Mahsa Amini death Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has cut her hair in support of Mahsa Amini, the Iranian woman who was arrested for not covering her hair properly, and and died three days later.Sky News - Published | |
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe forced to sign 'false confession' before leaving Iran Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has said she was forced to sign a "false confession" in front of a UK government witness before she was allowed to leave Iran.Sky News - Published | |
PM to meet Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and family in Downing Street Boris Johnson will meet Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in Downing Street this afternoon.Sky News - Published | |
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe 'right to ask for answers' says leading MP as probe launched Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is "right to ask for answers", a leading MP said as he launched a select committee inquiry into the government's handling of her six-year Iran hostage ordeal.Sky News - Published | |
Jeremy Hunt defends Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe after critics said she should be more grateful for her release Downing Street has defended Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe after she was criticised for being "ungrateful" for saying the government should have got her out of prison in Iran six years ago.Sky News - Published | |
What did Nazanin say at her first news conference since being released from an Iranian jail? Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has spoken publicly for the first time since she returned to the UK after being detained in Iran for six years.Sky News - Published | |
'It should have happened 6 years ago': Nazanin criticises UK government for delay in her release Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has criticised the UK government for the delay in securing her release, saying "what happened now should have happened six years ago".Sky News - Published | |
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's daughter slept in between her parents for first time in six years The daughter of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and husband Richard slept in between her parents last night for the first time since they were forced apart exactly six years ago, their MP has revealed.Sky News - Published | Zaghari-Ratcliffe set for emotional family reunion as plane touches down in UKNazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori have arrived in the UK, touching down at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire at 1:08am.Sky News - Published |
What we know about the deal that secured Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's freedom After years of diplomatic efforts, a deal has been agreed that will see dual British-Iranian nationals Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori return to the UK later today.Sky News - Published | Negotiations with Iran to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe 'going right to the wire' - PMNegotiations with Iran to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe are "going right up to the wire", the PM has said.Sky News - Published |
Could deal over £400m tank debt secure Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's freedom? Boris Johnson has said he does not want to "tempt fate" by commenting on negotiations currently taking place to secure the freedom of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.Sky News - Published | Iran detainees Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashouri heading to airport before leaving country, lawyer saysBritish-Iranian nationals Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashouri are heading to Tehran airport ahead of leaving the country, their lawyer has said.Sky News - Published |
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe 'has got her British passport back' The British-Iranian national being held in Iran, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, has had her British passport returned, her MP in the UK Tulip Siddiq has said.Sky News - Published | 'Naz Don't Cry': The Christians release Christmas single to support Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe An unusual contender for the Christmas No 1 is released today.Sky News - Published |
Husband of Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe ends hunger strike as his daughter 'needs two parents' Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe's husband has ended his three-week hunger strike after making a promise to his imprisoned wife.Sky News - Published | 'Empty stomachs and empty hearts': UK must do more to get Nazanin released, husband says The British government is not doing enough to secure the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, her husband has said.Sky News - Published |
Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband calls on UK to be 'tougher' with Iran as he continues hunger strike The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has called on the British government to be "a lot tougher with Iran" as he continues his hunger strike outside the Foreign Office for a third week.Sky News - Published | Iran taking innocent people hostage to use as diplomatic 'pawns', ex-foreign secretary says The campaign to release Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has drawn global attention to Iran's hostage-taking of innocent people to use "as a pawn of diplomatic leverage", a former foreign secretary has said.Sky News - Published |
'We can't wait forever': Nazanin's husband starts first full day of hunger strike over govt 'inaction'The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has begun his first full day of a hunger strike outside the Foreign Office, in protest at the government's "inaction" over his wife's case.Sky News - Published | Nazanin's husband on hunger strike outside Foreign Office for second time The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has gone on hunger strike for the second time in two years, telling Sky News: "We can't wait forever".Sky News - Published |
Zaghari-Ratcliffe could be sent back to prison 'at any time' after losing latest appeal Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has lost her latest appeal against her sentence in Iran, meaning she could be sent back to prison "at any time", her MP has said.Sky News - Published | Liz Truss to push for 'immediate release' of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe during talks with IranNewly-appointed Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has promised to push for the immediate release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe during talks with Iran in New York.Sky News - Published |
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband urges foreign secretary to make case 'top priority' The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe had "good" talks with Liz Truss, ahead of her meeting with the Iranian foreign minister to call for the immediate release of detained UK nationals.Sky News - Published | Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: UK to pay Tehran £400m to free British-Iranian national, state TV reportsThe UK will pay £400m to Tehran to free Iranian-British woman Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, according to reports on Iranian state TV.Sky News - Published |
