Narges Mohammadi’s Health in Danger as Iranian Officials Block Her Transfer

The life of Narges Mohammadi, a well‑known Iranian human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize winner, is in serious jeopardy according to her family and the organization she founded. After suffering a heart attack and fainting, she was moved to a hospital in Zanjan, a city far from Tehran. Doctors there want her medical records before they can start treatment and have asked that she be sent to the capital for better care. Her husband, who lives in Paris, said the Iranian Intelligence Ministry is preventing the transfer needed for a crucial blood‑vessel scan. He recorded a message that was shared with an international news outlet, claiming the ministry would not care if she died. He also added that their children have not seen her since 2015. Mohammadi had already been serving a long prison sentence for alleged political crimes. She was released on medical furlough in late 2024 but is now back in custody after a December arrest that reportedly left her beaten. Her legal team has approached the General Prosecutor’s office for help.Meanwhile, Iranian officials have been negotiating with several countries over a ceasefire that has kept fighting at bay for three weeks. Iran sent a 14‑point proposal through Pakistan in response to a U. S. offer, and talks are continuing by phone after the American president canceled an envoy trip to Pakistan. The United States has threatened sanctions on shipping companies that help Iran navigate the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for global oil trade. It has also imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports since mid‑April, cutting off a major source of revenue for Tehran’s struggling economy. In response, Iran has announced the execution of two men accused of spying for Israel, part of a broader pattern of harsh punishments for alleged espionage. The situation highlights the tension between human rights concerns and geopolitical pressures in the region. International observers are urging Iran to allow Mohammadi medical treatment immediately, warning that her condition is deteriorating.