Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and prominent human rights activist in Iran, has spoken about the growing suffering of the Iranian people due to ongoing wars, economic challenges, and international sanctions. In an interview with The Associated Press, she described how years of conflict and economic pressure have created a difficult environment for ordinary Iranians, leaving them with "no room to breathe." Mohammadi, who was recently released from prison on medical grounds after falling unconscious and being hospitalized, said the people are the ones most affected by the country’s struggles. Her memoir, A Woman Never Stops Fighting, was written while she was in prison, with parts of it smuggled out by fellow inmates. Translations in French, German, and nine other languages are being released this month, with English and Farsi editions planned for September 2027. Mohammadi linked the current challenges to a series of crises that have unfolded over the past few years, including the 2022 protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died in custody after being detained for allegedly violating Iran’s strict dress code. She said that the government has become more repressive in response to these protests, but that a younger generation is increasingly aware of their rights and is resisting. "That gives us reason for hope," she said. The release of her memoir coincides with the anniversary of Amini’s death, serving as a tribute to her memory and the broader struggle for human rights in Iran. Mohammadi recounted her recent arrest and detention, which occurred in December during a memorial ceremony for human rights lawyer Khosrow Alikordi, who was found dead in his office. She was arrested while giving a public speech and was sentenced to 16 years in prison and more than 100 lashes for attending the event. Although she has not been subjected to the flogging, she spent extended periods in solitary confinement. "My detention was really life-threatening," she said, describing how she was severely beaten, particularly on the head, and how her condition worsened during her time in isolation. She lost consciousness on May 1 and was transferred to a hospital, where she remained for nearly three weeks before being released on bail. Mohammadi wrote her memoir while imprisoned in Iran’s Evin prison, where many political prisoners are held. She began writing it in 2019, but lost her handwritten notes when she was moved to another prison. This time, she was able to share parts of the book with the help of fellow inmates, who helped her smuggle out a few pages at a time. "If it weren’t for them, I couldn’t have done it," she said. She described her recovery from the physical and emotional toll of her imprisonment, saying, "I am recovering." She also reflected on the influence of strong women in her life, including her mother, and how their resilience inspired her to fight for change. Her experiences during the 1980s Iran-Iraq war left a lasting impact, instilling in her a deep opposition to war and repression.