Iranian Nobel Winner Narges Mohammadi Granted Bail, Moved to Hospital After Health Scare

Iranian Nobel Winner Narges Mohammadi Granted Bail, Moved to Hospital After Health Scare

Iranian authorities have released Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi on bail and transferred her to a hospital amid mounting concern over her deteriorating health while in prison.

The 51-year-old human rights activist, who won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy, was moved from detention to a medical facility in Tehran after spending ten days in a hospital in Zanjan, northern Iran, where she had been serving her prison sentence [145817]. Her foundation confirmed the transfer, noting she remains under judicial supervision while receiving medical care [145821].

The decision to grant bail followed growing international pressure over Mohammadi’s medical condition [145872]. She has been a vocal critic of Iran's government and has spent years behind bars, drawing widespread condemnation from human rights groups [145872].

Mohammadi’s transfer to a hospital comes after her health reportedly declined sharply in recent weeks. Authorities have not disclosed the nature of her illness or expected length of hospital stay.

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