Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel laureate, is reportedly on the brink of death due to severe health deterioration while imprisoned in Iran. She has been transferred from prison to a hospital following a sharp decline in her health.
Mohammadi has lost consciousness twice and suffered a severe cardiac crisis. She was arrested during a visit to Mashhad on December 12, 2025, and sentenced to more than seven years in prison in February 2026.
Her family reported that her health has worsened due to alleged mistreatment in Iranian prison conditions. They claim she has an underlying heart condition and has previously suffered a pulmonary embolism.
Key facts:
- Narges Mohammadi was awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for women’s rights in Iran.
- Doctors stated that a further cardiac procedure she urgently requires cannot be performed in Zanjan.
- Her brother claimed she is ‘on the brink of death’ due to harsh prison conditions.
The Nobel committee condemned the ongoing life-threatening mistreatment of Mohammadi. They emphasized that the responsibility for her life rests directly with judicial authorities and the security apparatus.
Mohammadi has undergone multiple stents and angioplasties. Her family stated she was taken to hospital after being beaten during her arrest.