Narges Mohammadi's Son Reacts to Nobel Peace Prize News: 'My Heart Stopped'

Ali Rahmani, the 16-year-old son of Narges Mohammadi, who lives in Paris, was at school on Friday, October 6, when the Nobel Peace Prize was announced. He was checking his mobile phone under his desk until suddenly, his mother's name appeared on the screen. In an interview with the New York Times, Ali, who lives with his twin sister Kiana and their father Taghi Rahmani, said, 'My heart stopped.' Ali, who has been separated from his mother for about eight years and last spoke to her over a year ago, added, 'I couldn't shout in class, but I was very happy.' Narges Mohammadi, who has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Islamic Republic for 'anti-government propaganda,' is currently in Evin Prison in Tehran. According to the New York Times, the small apartment of Narges Mohammadi's family in Paris was bustling and lively after the announcement of her Nobel Peace Prize. Visitors and reporters came and went, and Mr. Rahmani conducted dozens of phone interviews with news agencies worldwide in Persian. Sitting on a blue couch next to a bookshelf with a framed photo of him and his wife, Narges Mohammadi, Mr. Rahmani said through a translator, 'We want the voice of the people of Iran to be heard louder from within [the country].' Mr. Rahmani stated that he and his children have not yet discussed the Nobel Peace Prize news with Ms. Mohammadi, as they cannot contact the imprisoned individual. Reports indicate that political prisoners are not allowed to make phone calls to the outside world on Fridays. Ali Rahmani also said, 'We worry about my mother every day. The Nobel Prize for her is a sign for her to continue on her path and not give up the struggle.' During a press conference following the announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi with her family members in Paris on October 6, 2023, Ali described his mother as 'very kind' and very determined; 'a person who always tells the truth, even if a gun is pointed at her head.' He mentioned that his mother wants to stay in Iran and continue defending human rights. However, these activities have come at a high cost for them; his family worries about his mother's safety every day while living separately from her outside Iran. Ali said, 'This is part of the invisible torture system [of the government] in Iran. They want to break the people down.' The moment Narges Mohammadi's name was announced as the Nobel Peace Prize winner was accompanied by the slogan 'Women, Life, Freedom.' Shirin Ebadi stated that Narges Mohammadi's Nobel Prize means the world has seen the struggle of Iranian women. The Nobel Peace Prize 2023 - from the archives | Narges Mohammadi explains how political prisoners develop suspicious illnesses. The Nobel Peace Prize 2023 - from the archives | Narges Mohammadi tells interrogators: 'You are lying.' The Nobel Peace Prize 2023 was awarded to Narges Mohammadi, a political prisoner from Iran. Global reactions to the Nobel Peace Prize for Narges Mohammadi: a reward for her resilience and resistance. Taghi Rahmani, Narges Mohammadi's husband: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement. Iranians praised Narges Mohammadi's 'freedom-seeking' and 'resilience in the struggle' in their messages. Narges Mohammadi stated: 'I will stay in Iran and continue my activities even at the cost of imprisonment.' The United States called Narges Mohammadi 'a hero for many in Iran and around the world.' Exclusive: Shirin Ebadi: The Nobel Peace Prize for Narges Mohammadi will make the world aware of the dire situation in Iran. Narges Mohammadi has not ceased her human rights activities even in prison. The statement from Narges Mohammadi's family: 'We congratulate all Iranians, especially brave women and girls.'