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Iranian brutality: Nobel laureate fighting for life after barbaric assault at notorious prison

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Updated 11.2.2026
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Narges Mohammadi *Mostafa Nili Mashhad Evin prison Kiana Rahmani

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Feb 11, 2026

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Fox News - WorldFeb 11

Iranian brutality: Nobel laureate fighting for life after barbaric assault at notorious prison

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, imprisoned in Iran since December, is reportedly suffering life-threatening mistreatment. The Norwegian Nobel Committee stated it received credible reports that Mohammadi was beaten with sticks and batons, dragged by her hair, and repeatedly kicked, causing severe injuries. The committee condemned the actions, calling Mohammadi's imprisonment arbitrary and unjust, stemming from her peaceful advocacy for women's equality and human dignity. An Iranian prosecutor claimed Mohammadi made provocative remarks at a memorial ceremony in Mashhad, leading to her arrest. Mohammadi has been imprisoned for much of the last two decades.

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Narges Mohammadi has been imprisoned since December.

— Fox News

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Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023.

— Fox News

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Mohammadi has been beaten by wooden sticks and batons and dragged across the ground by her hair.

— Norwegian Nobel Committee

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Mohammadi was repeatedly kicked in the genitals and pelvic region.

— Norwegian Nobel Committee

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Mohammadi made provocative remarks at the memorial ceremony and encouraged those present to chant norm‑breaking slogans.

— Iranian prosecutor

Feb 8, 2026

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Al JazeeraFeb 8

Iran sentences Nobel laureate Mohammadi to seven more years in prison

Iranian human rights activist and Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, already imprisoned, has been sentenced to an additional seven years in prison, according to her lawyer. The sentence, issued on Saturday, includes six years for "gathering and collusion to commit crimes," and one and a half years for propaganda activities. Mohammadi will also be exiled for two years to Khosf and banned from leaving the country for two years. Mohammadi, who was arrested in December while attending a memorial ceremony in Mashhad, recently ended a hunger strike protesting prison conditions and restrictions on communication. Her lawyer plans to appeal the verdict and hopes for her temporary release for medical treatment, citing her deteriorating health.

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South China Morning PostFeb 8

Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to over 7 more years in prison

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was sentenced to over seven additional years in prison, according to her supporters and lawyer. The sentence, issued by a Revolutionary Court in Mashhad on Saturday, includes six years for "gathering and collusion" and one and a half years for propaganda, along with a two-year travel ban. The sentencing occurred amidst Mohammadi's hunger strike and a broader crackdown on dissent in Iran following nationwide protests. This development coincides with Iran's ongoing negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program, as the country asserts its strength in resisting external pressures. Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023.

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BBC News - WorldFeb 8

Iranian Nobel laureate handed further prison sentence, lawyer says

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been sentenced to an additional seven-and-a-half years in prison by a court in Mashhad, Iran. Her lawyer announced the sentence, which includes six years for "gathering and collusion" and one-and-a-half years for "propaganda activities," along with a two-year travel ban and exile. Mohammadi, already serving a 13-year sentence since 2021, was arrested in December for making "provocative remarks" at a memorial. She has spent over 10 years in prison for her activism against female oppression in Iran, and her supporters describe the recent hearing as a "sham." Mohammadi reportedly began a hunger strike and was briefly hospitalized before being returned to detention. Her husband stated she refused to participate in the court proceedings, believing them to be illegitimate.

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Narges Mohammadi has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison.

— her lawyers and a group that supports her

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She has been sentenced to six years in prison for gathering and collusion to commit crimes.

— Mostafa Nili

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She was also handed a one-and-a-half-year prison sentence for propaganda activities.

— Mostafa Nili

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Mohammadi ended her hunger strike today on its 6th day.

— the Narges Foundation

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Mohammadi was transferred to the hospital just three days ago due to her deteriorating health.

— the Narges Foundation

Feb 5, 2026

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New York Times - WorldFeb 5

Iranian Nobel Peace Laureate Starts New Hunger Strike in Prison

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian rights activist, has begun a hunger strike in Evin prison in Tehran, Iran. The hunger strike, which began on Monday, is to protest her continued detention, poor prison conditions, and lack of contact with family and legal counsel. Mohammadi was arrested again in December after being temporarily released for medical treatment in 2024. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 for her activism against government repression and for women's rights, but was unable to attend the ceremony due to her imprisonment. Her family expresses grave concern for her health, citing existing heart problems, lung complications, and the need for specialized medical care following a recent surgery, which they allege is being denied.

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Narges Mohammadi has begun a hunger strike in an Iranian prison.

— her family

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She is protesting her continued detention, poor conditions, and lack of contact with family/counsel.

— her family

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Ms. Mohammadi received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023.

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She was allowed to temporarily leave prison for treatment in 2024 but was arrested again last December.

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Iranian authorities beat her so severely that she was taken twice to an emergency room.

— Ms. Mohammadi