Actress Sara Ahangarani is actress and activist , as is Iranian - American Nazanin Boniadi . But Boniadi has never been harassed for years , while Ahangarani is going to jail . Boniadi : She should not be intimidated and silenced with the threat of a lengthy prison sentence looming over her head . 845 people are political prisoners in Iran , from all walks of life and careers . Boniadi : Human rights in Iran should be just as important as nuclear issues .
Actress Sara Ahangarani is actress and activist , as is Iranian - American Nazanin Boniadi . But Boniadi has never been harassed for years , while Ahangarani is going to jail . Boniadi : 845 people are political prisoners in Iran , from all walks of life and careers . Boniadi : Human rights in Iran should be just as important as nuclear issues .