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Consequences of the Attack by Officials on Female Political Prisoners in Evin Prison; Narges Mohammadi's Family Concerned About Her Health

Apr 17, 2026 April 17, 2026 3 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Narges Mohammadi's family has raised alarms about her health following an attack by prison guards on female political prisoners in Evin Prison. The attack occurred after a protest against a recent execution, leading to injuries among the prisoners, including Mohammadi. This incident highlights ongoing human rights abuses in Iran's prison system.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The attack on Narges Mohammadi underscores the Iranian regime's violent repression of dissent.

👥 Key Players

Narges Mohammadi (نگار محمدی) TARGET
Human rights activist
"Narges suffered a respiratory attack and chest pain due to several punches delivered by men from military and security institutions."
Heidatollah Farzadi ACTOR
Head of Evin Prison
"Heidatollah Farzadi issued the order for the attack by the Evin prison guards."
Human Rights Campaign in Iran (کمپین حقوق بشر در ایران) QUOTED
Human rights organization
"The Human Rights Campaign in Iran also expressed serious concern about the escalation of violence against female political prisoners."
Narges Mohammadi's family QUOTED
Family of political prisoner
"The Mohammadi family condemned the attack on female prisoners."
Taghi Rahmani QUOTED
Nobel Peace Prize laureate
"Taghi Rahmani reported on Narges Mohammadi's respiratory attack."

⚡ Actions

Iranian government forces ATTACK Narges Mohammadi, female political prisoners
"Narges suffered a respiratory attack and chest pain due to several punches delivered by men from military and security institutions."
Confidence: 90%
Narges Mohammadi's family CONDEMN Iranian government
"The Mohammadi family condemned the attack on female prisoners and called for an end to the repression and violence against prisoners."
Confidence: 90%
Human Rights Campaign in Iran EXPRESS CONCERN female political prisoners
"The Human Rights Campaign in Iran also expressed serious concern about the escalation of violence against female political prisoners."
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Iranian government forces attacked female political prisoners in Evin Prison, injuring Narges Mohammadi.

  • Iranian government forces attack Narges Mohammadi, female political prisoners
  • Narges Mohammadi's family condemn Iranian government
  • Human Rights Campaign in Iran express concern female political prisoners

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it highlights the ongoing repression of political dissent and human rights abuses.
🌍 Regional: Because it may escalate tensions between the Iranian government and human rights organizations.
🌐 International: Because it draws attention to Iran's treatment of political prisoners and may affect international relations.

📚 Background

The attack on Narges Mohammadi underscores the Iranian regime's violent repression of dissent.

📝 Key Evidence

"Narges suffered a respiratory attack and chest pain due to several punches delivered by men from military and security institutions."
→ This proves the violent attack on Narges Mohammadi.
"The Mohammadi family condemned the attack on female prisoners."
→ This highlights the family's response to the incident.
📡 Source: OPPOSITION
📊 Confidence: 80%
VOA Persian is known for its critical stance towards the Iranian government.

The family of Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist imprisoned in Evin Prison, has issued a statement regarding the attack by government forces on her and other female prisoners in Evin Prison, expressing concern for her health. The statement reads: "According to our information, on August 7, following a protest by female prisoners against the execution of Reza Rasayi, Narges suffered a respiratory attack and chest pain due to several punches delivered by men from military and security institutions to her chest, causing her to fall to the ground in the prison yard." According to Narges Mohammadi's family, no action was taken to transfer her to the prison infirmary or a hospital under the created security conditions, and subsequent examinations by the prison doctor revealed that Narges had bruising and contusions on her right hand, inside and outside her arms, and severe pain in her chest, for which she was given painkillers, propranolol, and blood pressure medication, while the injured prisoners were returned to their cell. Narges Mohammadi's family also expressed concern that the blows to her chest could have serious health consequences due to her history of heart disease and stenting. They emphasized the need for immediate medical attention and Narges's transfer to a hospital, stating that they have had no contact with her since December 8 and are unaware of her condition. The Mohammadi family condemned the attack on female prisoners and called for an end to the repression and violence against prisoners. The Human Rights Campaign in Iran also expressed serious concern on Thursday, August 18, about the "escalation of violence" against female political prisoners in Iran, reporting that following the attack by the Evin guards, 17 of these political prisoners were injured, and Narges Mohammadi also suffered a heart attack. According to information obtained by the Persian section of Voice of America, Heidatollah Farzadi, the head of Evin Prison, issued the order for the attack by the Evin prison guards on the section of female political prisoners on the evening of Tuesday, August 7, and was present during the attack, verbally abusing them. The blows from the Evin guards to the chest of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate; Taghi Rahmani reported on Narges Mohammadi's "respiratory attack". The Human Rights Campaign in Iran: 17 female prisoners were injured in the attack by the Evin guards. Exclusive; the direct role of the head of Evin Prison in suppressing the protests of female political prisoners. Exclusive; details of the attack by the Evin prison guards on the section of female political prisoners. Prince Reza Pahlavi following the execution of Reza Rasayi: "Khamenei is a Zahak" taking revenge on the humiliation from the Iranian people. The European Union in response to the execution of Reza Rasayi: The Islamic Republic must immediately end the execution of protesters. Reactions to the execution of Reza Rasayi: As long as the Islamic Republic remains, "poverty, execution, and torture" will continue. 37 female political prisoners deprived of family visits due to protests against the death sentence of Pakhshan Aziz.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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