Tehran: Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been taken to hospital after suffering a serious cardiac crisis, raising global concern over her health and the conditions of her detention. The 2023 Nobel Prize winner, known for her strong advocacy for women’s rights and opposition to the death penalty, was transferred from prison to a medical facility in Zanjan after her condition rapidly worsened.
According to her family and the foundation that supports her, Mohammadi experienced a sharp decline in her health in recent days. She reportedly suffered from severe high blood pressure, persistent nausea, and repeated vomiting before collapsing. Sources close to the family said she lost consciousness twice and required urgent medical attention. Prison doctors later concluded that her condition could no longer be managed inside the prison, leading to her transfer to a hospital.
Her family has expressed deep concern that the move came too late. They described the hospital transfer as a last minute step taken only after her health reached a critical stage. In a statement, they warned that her life is in immediate danger and called for urgent medical care under proper supervision.
This is not the first time Mohammadi has faced serious health issues while in detention. Reports indicate that she suffered a heart attack earlier in March 2026 but did not receive adequate treatment at the time. Her supporters say she has endured months of delayed and insufficient medical care, with repeated requests for specialised treatment outside prison either ignored or postponed.
The situation has drawn international attention, especially given Mohammadi’s global recognition. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 for her efforts to promote human rights in Iran, particularly her work defending women’s freedoms. Despite her international standing, she has spent much of the past decade in and out of prison due to her activism.
In recent months, Mohammadi had been serving an additional prison sentence handed down after her re arrest in late 2025. Rights groups argue that her continued detention, despite her worsening health, highlights the risks faced by activists in the country.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee and several international human rights organisations have voiced serious concern about her condition. They have called on Iranian authorities to ensure she receives full medical care and to consider her immediate release on humanitarian grounds.
Observers say the case reflects broader concerns about the treatment of political prisoners in Iran, particularly access to timely and adequate healthcare. Delays in providing medical attention have been a recurring issue reported by activists and watchdog groups.
As Mohammadi remains under medical care, calls for action continue to grow. Supporters across the world are urging authorities to prioritise her health and safety, warning that any further delay could have irreversible consequences. Her case has once again brought attention to the human cost of political repression and the urgent need for accountability in the treatment of detainees.