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Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized in Iran after cardiac crisis
Narges Mohammadi, the Nobel Peace Prize winner, was reported to be in an Iranian hospital after a severe health decline that included a cardiac crisis, according to a family foundation. Earlier, the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee expressed concern that her condition was worsening following a heart attack in prison.
Why It Matters
Her health status is drawing international attention to the treatment and detention conditions of a prominent human rights activist and Nobel laureate in Iran.
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Mohammadi hospitalized in Iran after catastrophic deterioration including cardiac crisis
May 2, 2026
Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was reported to be in an Iranian hospital after catastrophic deterioration of her health, including a cardiac crisis, according to a family foundation. The report notes she had suffered a heart attack in prison prior to hospitalization.
Norwegian Nobel Committee secretary expresses concern over Mohammadi's worsening condition after heart attack in prison
April 30, 2026
The secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee expressed concern that Mohammadi's condition was worsening after she had suffered a heart attack in prison, as part of reports describing a catastrophic deterioration of her health including a cardiac crisis.