With every minute that they delay help, many innocent people are getting killed. – Jafar Panahi“The internet and the phones are all shut down,” he said. “But we are in a situation that anyone and everyone around the world – journalists, citizens, politicians, anybody – can do something. Since the fall, Panahi has been promoting the film outside Iran, spending significant time in the United States as the movie has become a strong awards contender. With every minute that they delay help, many innocent people are getting killed.”

Source: International New York Times January 13, 2026 11:16 UTC