Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, 54, has been urgently transferred from prison to a hospital in Zanjan following severe health deterioration. According to the Narges Mohammadi Foundation and Reuters reports, she experienced two episodes of complete loss of consciousness and a severe cardiac crisis.
Key Takeaways
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been hospitalized in critical condition after suffering severe health deterioration in prison. Her family and supporters fear for her life due to a heart attack and other medical complications.
- Narges Mohammadi, 54, was transferred from prison to a hospital in Zanjan after experiencing two episodes of complete loss of consciousness and a severe cardiac crisis.
- Her family advocates for her transfer to Tehran for specialized treatment, citing inadequate care in the provincial hospital.
- Mohammadi's husband describes her conditions as life-threatening, including high blood pressure and pulmonary embolism.
- Authorities have agreed to keep her hospitalized for a week but refuse transfer to Tehran despite expert recommendations.
- The Nobel committee has condemned her mistreatment and appealed for proper medical care.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 8 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location Of Treatment | 1 Difference | Majority reports Zanjan; The Guardian cites transfer recommendation | ▼ |
| Health Condition | Broad Agreement | Severe cardiac crisis, high blood pressure, pulmonary embolism | |
| Family's Advocacy | Broad Agreement | Family advocates for transfer to Tehran for specialized treatment. |
Location Of Treatment
▼Majority reports Zanjan; The Guardian cites transfer recommendation
Health Condition
Broad AgreementSevere cardiac crisis, high blood pressure, pulmonary embolism
Family's Advocacy
Broad AgreementFamily advocates for transfer to Tehran for specialized treatment.
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The foundation stated that this transfer was necessary after prison doctors determined her condition could not be managed on-site, despite recommendations for specialized treatment in Tehran. Her family has been advocating for her transfer to adequate medical facilities for weeks, describing the move as a 'last-minute' action that may come too late to address her critical needs.
Mohammadi's husband told Reuters that she is suffering from life-threatening conditions such as high blood pressure and pulmonary embolism. He emphasized that the provincial hospital where she is being treated cannot provide adequate care and that experts believe her life is in danger. Her family and the Norwegian Nobel Committee have appealed to Iranian authorities to transfer her to her dedicated medical team in Tehran for proper treatment.
Mohammadi was arrested in December during a visit to Mashhad and sentenced to seven more years in prison. She had previously been serving a 13-year sentence on charges of collusion against state security and propaganda against Iran's government but had been released on furlough since late 2024 over medical concerns.
Her family reported that her health has worsened due to an alleged beating during her arrest in December. The Nobel committee condemned the 'ongoing life-threatening mistreatment' of Mohammadi in a statement earlier this year. Despite these concerns, authorities have refused to transfer her to specialized care in Tehran, where her medical team is based.
Mohammadi's supporters, including her Paris-based lawyer Chirinne Ardakani and Jonathan Dagher of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), expressed grave concern for her life. They described Mohammadi as 'between life and death' and urged immediate action to prevent a tragic outcome. Ardakani highlighted the unprecedented degradation of Mohammadi's health, noting she has lost significant weight and is unrecognizable from before her latest arrest.
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