NICOLE SADIGHI
Media
A selection of television appearances, radio interviews, podcasts, documentaries, and published profiles featuring Nicole Sadighi's work on Iran, international security, human rights, and related issues.
YEAR ONE REALITY: What Iran Just Admitted About Trump
March 2026
Nicole Sadighi discussed the evolving political landscape inside Iran with nationally syndicated radio host Joe Pags, offering analysis of the nationwide anti-regime demonstrations, the aspirations of the Iranian people, and the broader geopolitical implications for U.S. foreign policy and regional stability. The interview drew on firsthand footage and explored perspectives often absent from mainstream coverage.
The Iran You Never See – What Western Media Won’t Tell You
January 2026
Nicole Sadighi spoke with nationally syndicated host Joe Pags about the growing resistance inside Iran, the distinction between the Iranian people and the Islamic Republic, and the geopolitical implications of the country's pro-democracy movement. The discussion explored human rights, regional security, and why many Iranians view the fall of the regime as essential to both their own future and broader international stability.
Why Many Iranians Support Military Action Against Their Own Government
June 2025
In a wide-ranging interview with nationally syndicated host Joe Pags, Nicole Sadighi examined the Iranian people's support for regime change, the future of Iran after the Islamic Republic, and common misconceptions surrounding U.S. policy, military intervention, and the country's pro-democracy movement. The discussion offered firsthand insight into the views of many Iranians and the geopolitical stakes for the region.
The World Cup dilemma dividing Iranians: Root for Iran — or against it?
June 2026
Nicole Sadighi was featured by Yahoo Sports discussing how the 2022 FIFA World Cup became a powerful symbol of resistance for many Iranians. The interview examined the tension between national identity and the Islamic Republic's political use of sport, offering insight into the perspectives of the Iranian diaspora and the wider pro-democracy movement.
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I Am Neda: Nicole Kian Sadighi's Film Honors Murdered Protester (VIDEO)
By Katherine Brooks November 2012
HuffPost profiled Nicole Sadighi's award-winning short film, I Am Neda, examining its portrayal of Neda Agha-Soltan's life and legacy. The feature explored the film's international recognition and its contribution to raising awareness of Iran's pro-democracy movement and human rights struggles.
I Am Neda Screens at International Film Festivals
By Firouzeh Khatibi | Los Angeles Correspondent | 29 April 2012
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"I Am Neda"—Beyond the Icon
October 2012
Women's Media Center profiled filmmaker Nicole Sadighi and her award-winning short film I Am Neda, examining the creative process behind the project, its international festival success, and the broader themes of human rights, women's rights, and freedom in Iran. The interview also explored Sadighi's motivation for bringing Neda Agha-Soltan's story to international audiences.
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'I AM NENDA' DIRECTOR NICOLE SADIGHI INTERVIEW WITH VOA LATE EDITION SHOW
Television Interview - October 2012
