Global Concern Over Narges Mohammadi’s Health in Prison
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been rushed to hospital after suffering a severe cardiac crisis while imprisoned in Zanjan. Reports confirm she lost consciousness multiple times, prompting urgent medical intervention.
Mohammadi, 53, is a prominent human rights activist and vice president of the Defenders of Human Rights Center. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 for her tireless advocacy against oppression and her fight for women’s rights in Iran.
Her foundation has warned that her condition is life-threatening and insists she requires specialized medical care in Tehran. This follows a suspected heart attack in March, when she appeared frail, underweight, and in need of assistance to walk.
Mohammadi was arrested in December 2025 during a visit to Mashhad and sentenced in February 2026 to more than seven years in prison, including six years for “gathering and collusion to commit crimes.” Her family alleges she was beaten during her arrest, worsening her health. Prior to this, she had already been serving a 13-year sentence on charges of collusion against state security and propaganda against the government, though she was briefly released on medical furlough in late 2024.
The Nobel Committee has condemned her “life-threatening mistreatment,” while human rights organizations continue to demand her release. They argue that her deteriorating health highlights systemic neglect of political prisoners in Iran.
Mohammadi’s case has become a focal point for international advocacy, drawing global attention to the intersection of human rights and healthcare in Iran’s prison system. Her hospitalization underscores the urgent need for proper medical care and renewed calls for her freedom.
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