Overview
- Her foundation said she was taken into custody on December 12 by local security forces after attending a memorial in the northeastern city of Mashhad.
- Support groups reported she criticized Iran’s leadership in a speech, was handled roughly by security officers, and was detained alongside several other activists.
- Videos shared on social media showed participants at the gathering chanting anti-government slogans, including “Death to the dictator,” according to local reporting.
- Iran’s judiciary-affiliated outlet Mizan said there were illegal acts at the event, reported multiple arrests and police injuries, and did not mention Mohammadi by name.
- Authorities have not disclosed any charges or her location; Mohammadi earlier received the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize while imprisoned and was temporarily released for health reasons in December 2024.