Iran activist Mohammadi’s health sparks concern
Relatives of Narges Mohammadi and the Nobel Peace Prize Committee are urging Iranian authorities to transfer the imprisoned activist to a properly equipped medical facility, following a serious decline in her health. According to her family, the 54-year-old was moved on Friday from a prison in north-western Iran to a local hospital in what they described as a last-minute decision. They fear the delay may have worsened her condition. Her brother, speaking from Norway, said her blood pressure had dropped significantly and remained unstable. He stressed that her existing health conditions—including heart, lung, and blood-related complications—make her situation particularly critical. The activist, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, had previously lost consciousness in prison after a suspected heart attack. Her family says prison authorities initially refused to transfer her to a hospital despite her medical history. A statement […]
