Tehran: Narges Mohammadi, Iran’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate and a prominent human rights activist, was taken to hospital twice after being violently arrested by security forces, according to her family and supporters.
Mohammadi was detained on December 12 while attending a memorial ceremony in the northeastern city of Mashhad for a well known human rights lawyer who had recently died. Family members said security personnel used force during the arrest, leaving her injured and unwell.
According to information shared by her relatives, Mohammadi was taken to a hospital emergency department shortly after the arrest and later returned for further medical treatment. They said she told them by phone that she had been struck repeatedly and was in pain. After receiving treatment, she was taken back into custody.
Mohammadi had been temporarily released from prison last year on medical grounds after years of detention linked to her activism. She has long suffered from health problems, which her supporters say have worsened due to repeated imprisonment and harsh conditions.
Iranian authorities have accused her of making provocative remarks and acting against national security, allegations frequently used against critics of the government. Officials have not publicly responded to the claims of violence or to concerns about her health.
Human rights groups and supporters have expressed deep concern about her safety, saying her latest arrest shows an intensifying crackdown on dissent. They have called on Iranian authorities to ensure her access to medical care and to respect her basic rights.
Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her campaign against the death penalty and her advocacy for women’s rights in Iran. She received the prize while in prison, becoming a global symbol of peaceful resistance and civil courage.
As of the latest updates, her family says she remains in custody, and they are still seeking clear information about her condition and legal status.