Zartosht Soltani
Iranian-American animator, cartoonist, painter and comic-book creator whose work includes the comic 'Deev'; provides firsthand perspective on life in Iran, political repression, and the current uprisings.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 18min
Episode 186: What's Happening In Iran? With Zartosht Soltani
Zartosht Soltani, an Iranian-American animator and comic-book creator, shares firsthand perspective on life under political repression. He discusses the current uprisings, communication blackouts, contested casualty counts, imprisonment experiences, and how power and nepotism operate in Iran. He also talks about his comic Deev, artistic freedom, and comparisons between U.S. cultural clashes and Iran’s turmoil.
