Mostafa Nili
Mostafa Nili is a prominent Iranian lawyer known for his advocacy in human rights cases, particularly those involving artists and dissenters. He gained attention for representing musician Mehdi Yarrahi, who was recently subjected to flogging in Iran as part of a crackdown on freedom of expression. Nili's commitment to defending individuals facing harsh penalties reflects his dedication to legal reform and human rights in a challenging political landscape.
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Mostafa Nili is Narges Mohammadi's Iranian lawyer who reported on the violence inflicted during her arrest.
Nobel laureate transferred to prison in northern Iran without warning | Iran
United Kingdom· 2026-02-14
Mostafa Nili stated that Mohammadi has also been sentenced to a two-year travel ban.
Irānā piespriests sešu gadu cietumsods Nobela Miera prēmijas laureātei Mohammadi / Diena
Latvia· 2026-02-10
Mostafa Nili is Narges Mohammadi's lawyer who she spoke to for the first time after her arrest.
Iran arrests leading reformists close to the country’s president | IranUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-09
Mostafa Nili is Narges Mohammadi's lawyer and reported on her sentencing and conditions.
Irán desafía amenazas de EEUU e insiste en su derecho de enriquecer de uranio - Mundo
Paraguay· 2026-02-09
Mostafa Nili confirmed the sentence on X, saying it had been handed down Saturday by a Revolutionary Court.
Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to seven more years in prison after hunger strike
Canada· 2026-02-09
Mostafa Nili confirmed the sentence on X, saying it had been handed down by a Revolutionary Court.
Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to 7 more years in prison
United States· 2026-02-09Mostafa Nili is the lawyer who managed to speak with Narges Mohammadi after weeks of isolation.
Iran, la premio Nobel Narges Mohammadi condannata ad altri 7 anni di carcere
Italy· 2026-02-09
Mostafa Nili is Narges Mohammadi's lawyer who reported on her sentencing and conditions.
Iran : Narges Mohammadi, Prix Nobel de la paix 2023, condamnée à six ans de prison
France· 2026-02-09Mostafa Nili is Narges Mohammadi's lawyer who reported on her condition and legal proceedings.
Premio Nobel de la Paz Mohammadi pone fin a su huelga de hambre tras seis días de protesta - MundoParaguay· 2026-02-08
Mostafa Nili confirmed the sentence on X, saying it had been handed down on Saturday by a court in the city of Mashhad.
Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to seven more years in prison | IranUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-08
Lawyer Mostafa Nili expressed hope that Mohamadi would be temporarily released on bail due to health issues.
Nobelovo nagrajenko za mir v Iranu obsodili na novo zaporno kazen
Slovenia· 2026-02-08
Mostafa Nili is Narges Mohammadi's lawyer who expressed hope that she could be temporarily released on bail due to health issues.
Irano teismas Nobelio taikos premijos laureatę nuteisė kalėti šešerius metus
Lithuania· 2026-02-08Mostafa Nili is the lawyer representing Narges Mohammadi and expressed hope for her temporary release due to health issues.
El régimen de Irán condenó a seis años de cárcel a la nobel de la paz Narges Mohammadi
Argentina· 2026-02-08Mostafa Nili is Narges Mohammadi's lawyer who expresses hope for her release on bail for medical treatment.
Menneskerettighedsaktivist idømt seks års fængsel i Iran
Denmark· 2026-02-08Mostafa Nili stated that legal actions will be taken to appeal the sentence against Jafar Panahi.
کارگردان ایرانی به حبس محکوم و ممنوعالخروج شد
Iran· 2025-12-02
Mostafa Nili, Panahi's lawyer, stated that the reason for the sentence is allegedly 'propaganda activities' against Iran.
Iransk Oscar-håp dømt til ett års fengsel i hjemlandet
Norway· 2025-12-02Mostafá Nili is the lawyer for Jafar Panahi and stated that the sentence was issued in absentia.
Irão condena à revelia Jafar Panahi: um ano de prisão | Cinema
Portugal· 2025-12-01Mostafa Nili is Jafar Panahi's lawyer who announced the sentencing and the intention to appeal.
Panahi condannato a un anno di carcere in contumacia in IranItaly· 2025-12-01Mostafa Nili is another lawyer representing Mehdi Yarrahi, who described the physical impact of the punishment on his client.
He Sang in Praise of Women Exposing Their Hair. Iran Flogged Him.United States· 2025-03-06
