Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel laureate and prominent human rights activist in Iran, has warned that Iranians are bearing the brunt of the ongoing war and U.S. Sanctions. Speaking to The Associated Press, she described the country as being in a state of severe economic distress and internal repression, where citizens feel “no room to breathe.” The situation, she said, has worsened over the past 1.5 years, with the war and sanctions creating a dire environment for the population. Mohammadi emphasized that the combination of external pressures and internal control has led to widespread suffering. She called for an end to the sanctions, which she argues are exacerbating the crisis. The activist has long been a vocal critic of the Iranian government’s policies and the impact of international sanctions on ordinary citizens. Her comments come amid growing unrest in Iran, with reports of rising inflation and food shortages. The U.S. Has maintained its sanctions as a tool to pressure Iran’s leadership, but Mohammadi says the cost is being paid by the people.