Nancy Pelosi sides with the Iranian people in their uprisings 1/2/2018 7:21:21 PM US House minority leader, Nancy Pelosy US House minority leader, Nancy Pelosi  was among dozens of VIPs and officials expressing support for the uprising in Iran. In her twitter account, Ms. Pelosi said; '#Iran must pay attention to voices of the courageous protesters speaking out for their rights and well-being. That is the only way forward.'