Elnaaz Norouzi calls for democracy in Iran, citing historical secularism and public dissent

Iranian actress Elnaaz Norouzi believes Iran was never an Islamic country and that its people desire democracy. Norouzi stated that the current regime has radicalized Iran, contrasting it with a past era of secularism and diversity. She highlighted widespread public dissent against the leadership. The actress, who cannot return to Iran due to her opposition to the government, cited the 2022 protests and Mahsa Amini's death as key events.