Iran releases Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi on bail amid health fears
Summary
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been released on bail and moved to a hospital in Tehran for urgent medical care after suffering serious heart problems in prison. She was in prison for her human rights activism and reportedly had two suspected heart attacks while jailed.Key Facts
- Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 for her ongoing human rights work in Iran.
- She was serving an 18-year prison sentence when she suffered two suspected heart attacks.
- Mohammadi was hospitalized in Zanjan prison and then transferred to Tehran for specialized treatment.
- Supporters warn her health is critical and demand she not be returned to prison.
- Mohammadi has a history of health problems and lost a significant amount of weight while in jail.
- She was most recently arrested in December 2025 after protesting against the Iranian clerical system.
- Her husband and lawyers are advocating for her safety and ongoing medical care outside prison conditions.
- Tensions around the Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict have affected the area near her prison during her imprisonment.
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