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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 moved to Tehran for medical care after hospitalisation in Zanjan and is released on heavy bail, with supporters warning this is not a lasting solution while she faces a long prison term.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been released on heavy bail after health concerns intensified in prison. She has been transferred to Tehran for medical care, with doctors warning of further deterioration. Supporters say she must not return to prison conditions.
Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been released from Pars Hospital in Tehran after hospitalisation linked to health complications. Her family says she should not return to prison, as medical tests link her heart condition and stress to her illness. She has been in and out of prison over two decades for activism.