Narges Mohammadi In Critical Condition In Iran

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi remains in critical condition in a hospital in Iran, according to her family and supporters, who are urgently calling for her transfer to a medical center in Tehran for specialized treatment.

Mohammadi, who has spent years campaigning for women’s rights and against the death penalty in Iran, was reportedly rushed from prison to a hospital in the northwestern city of Zanjan after suffering a serious cardiac crisis. Reports said she experienced episodes of unconsciousness and severe health complications before being transferred for emergency medical care. 

Her family said her condition remains unstable and warned that delays in transferring her to Tehran could place her life at greater risk. According to relatives and the Narges Mohammadi Foundation, doctors previously recommended that she be moved to a better-equipped hospital in the Iranian capital, but security authorities allegedly blocked the transfer request. 

Mohammadi is currently receiving treatment in a cardiac care unit, where medical teams are reportedly trying to stabilize her condition through oxygen therapy and monitoring of her blood pressure. Her family and legal representatives say she requires advanced treatment and access to her regular medical team in Tehran because of her previous heart problems and ongoing health issues. 

The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner has become one of Iran’s most internationally recognized human rights activists. She received the Nobel Prize for her campaign supporting women’s rights and opposing the death penalty in Iran while she was already imprisoned. Over the past two decades, Mohammadi has repeatedly faced arrests, prison sentences, and legal action linked to her activism and criticism of Iranian authorities. 

Her latest imprisonment began after authorities accused her of making provocative political remarks during a memorial ceremony for lawyer and activist Khosrow Alikordi. Reports said she later received an additional prison sentence of more than seven years on charges related to national security and anti-government propaganda. 

International human rights groups and members of the Nobel Committee have expressed serious concern over her health. The Norwegian Nobel Committee called for her immediate release and warned that her life now depends on decisions made by Iranian authorities regarding her medical care. 

Her family also said communication restrictions inside Iran have made it difficult to receive regular updates about her condition. Mohammadi’s children, who live in France, reportedly have not seen their mother for many years and fear her health could continue to worsen if she does not receive specialized care soon. 

The case has once again drawn international attention to the treatment of political prisoners and activists in Iran. Human rights organizations have repeatedly accused Iranian authorities of denying prisoners proper medical care and restricting access to outside doctors and family members. 

Iranian officials have not publicly provided detailed comments about Mohammadi’s current medical condition. Meanwhile, supporters around the world continue urging Tehran to approve her transfer to a hospital in the capital and ensure she receives immediate treatment.

The situation remains under close international observation as concerns continue growing about Mohammadi’s health and safety.