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Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Reportedly Seized at Iran Memorial After Violent Arrest Claims

Calls intensify for Iran to disclose her location, guarantee her safety, then free her without conditions.

Overview

  • Supporters and her foundation say security forces detained Mohammadi during a memorial in Mashhad for rights lawyer Chosrow Alikordi.
  • The detention was described as violent, and other activists including Sepideh Gholian were also taken into custody.
  • Her whereabouts remain unconfirmed, with a local official only noting temporary detentions of attendees without naming her.
  • Germany condemned the arrests as deeply troubling, and the Norwegian Nobel Committee demanded clarification of her status and her unconditional release.
  • Iran’s judiciary said Alikordi died of a heart attack at work, while unverified videos online appear to show Mohammadi speaking before security forces intervened.