Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after heart attack in Iran prison

Published May 25, 09:39 AM UTC

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Narges Mohammadi, the Iranian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was granted temporary release from prison after being found unconscious in her cell, apparently suffering a heart attack. She was transferred to a hospital for treatment. However, she still faces the threat of being returned to prison. The incident highlights the escalating dangers for activists amid Iran's ongoing conflicts and crackdowns. The article, published by Inter Press Service on May 22, 2026, underscores the precarious situation for dissidents in Iran, where even internationally recognized figures like Mohammadi are not safe from health crises and potential re-incarceration.

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Publication Date: 2026-05-22 18:24:44

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Original headline: Iran War Deepens Activist Dangers

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