Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is currently in critical condition in a cardiac care unit in Iran, following her transfer from prison due to a sudden deterioration in her health. The 54-year-old activist, known for her persistent opposition to Iranian authorities, was moved to the specialized medical facility on Friday.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Narges Mohammadi Foundation confirmed that her blood pressure remains unstable. Despite two days of professional medical supervision, treatment options have been limited to oxygen therapy as doctors strive to stabilize her vital signs.
The foundation expressed serious concern about the constraints on her treatment, noting that while she is receiving cardiac care, there has been no significant improvement in her condition. The medical team’s efforts are currently focused on maintaining her oxygen levels and preventing further cardiovascular failure.
Mohammadi has a documented history of heart problems, which supporters argue have worsened due to the harsh and inhumane conditions of her imprisonment. This recent health crisis has intensified international demands for her immediate release on medical grounds.
In a significant development, Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 for her relentless advocacy against the oppression of women in Iran and her broader human rights activism. Over the past two decades, she has been repeatedly imprisoned on charges linked to her activism, including her vocal opposition to the mandatory hijab and the death penalty.
Human rights groups have consistently criticized the Iranian judiciary for neglecting the health and welfare of political prisoners. As Mohammadi remains under close observation in the cardiac ward, the global community watches anxiously, fearing that without advanced medical intervention and a suspension of her sentence, her life could be in immediate danger.
