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Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been transferred from Zanjan prison to a Zanjan hospital after two loss-of-consciousness episodes and a severe cardiac crisis. Her family and lawyers have been warning that prison medical neglect is endangering her life and are appealing for transfer to Tehran specialists. Reports date from May 1–5, 2026.
Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to Tehran Pars Hospital for medical treatment and has received a suspension of her sentence on heavy bail. The move follows health deterioration in Zanjan prison and comes amid warnings from her supporters that she could die if kept in prison.