Narges Mohammadi

Narges Mohammadi is an Iranian human rights activist and the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She is newsworthy due to her recent arrest in Mashhad, Iran, while attending a memorial ceremony for a human rights lawyer. Reports from her family and supporters indicate that she was violently arrested by Iranian security forces, resulting in injuries that required emergency medical treatment. Mohammadi was previously released on furlough from prison in December 2024 but was detained again on December 12, 2025, along with other activists. Her arrest and alleged assault have raised concerns about her well-being and highlight the ongoing crackdown on human rights activists in Iran. Furthermore, she has been accused of working with Israel. Her continued detention and treatment underscore the challenges faced by those advocating for human rights and political reform within Iran.