Iranian security forces have violently arrested Nobel Peace Prize winner and women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi, her foundation has said.
The Narges Foundation stated that Mohammadi's brother confirmed her detention in the eastern city of Mashhad, alongside other activists. They have called for her immediate release, although the Iranian government has not commented on the incident.
Ms. Mohammadi was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her activism against the oppression of women in Iran and for promoting human rights.
She had been given a temporary release from jail in December 2024 for three weeks on medical grounds after spending time in Tehran's infamous Evin prison since 2021. Upon her expected return, she faced multiple sentences.
Her latest arrest reportedly took place at a memorial ceremony for Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer who was found dead under suspicious circumstances just a week prior. Iran Human Rights, a Norway-based group, has called for an independent investigation into Alikordi's death.
At the memorial, attendees, including Mohammadi, were reported to have chanted slogans such as death to the dictator and long live Iran. Taghi Rahmani, Mohammadi's husband, described the circumstances of her arrest as violent and indicative of a retaliatory crackdown by the regime.
In recent months, Mohammadi has vocalized her concerns over the Iranian state's intensifying repression, particularly after a ceasefire with Israel that saw increased governmental control. Last week, she published an article in Time magazine criticizing the oppressive tactics employed by the Iranian authorities.
Throughout her activism, Mohammadi has been arrested 13 times and has faced a staggering 36 years of imprisonment combined with 154 lashes, according to her foundation.
