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Imprisoned Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Moved to ICU in Iran

Her foundation urges an urgent transfer to Tehran for specialist care.

Overview

  • Mohammadi, who was rushed from Zanjan prison to a local hospital on Friday, has since been placed in intensive care, her foundation said.
  • Supporters report two loss-of-consciousness episodes, severe chest pain, unstable blood pressure, and about 20 kilograms of recent weight loss after a reported heart attack at the end of March.
  • Her lawyer said she first refused transfer because doctors warned the Zanjan clinic was unsuitable, then was admitted after a second collapse, with a neurologist now prioritizing neurological treatment.
  • Her foundation says the crisis followed 140 days of medical neglect since her December 12 arrest, which led to additional years of prison time for her activism.
  • Officials have not issued a full medical report, and current updates come from her foundation, family, and lawyer.