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Exclusive; 'Life Threat' for Samaneh Nowruz Moradi, Political Prisoner with Cancer

May 31, 2026 May 31, 2026 2 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Samaneh Nowruz Moradi, a political prisoner suffering from multiple severe health issues, has been arrested again and is in solitary confinement without access to necessary medical treatment. Her life is at risk due to her deteriorating health condition. This situation highlights the ongoing repression of political dissent in Iran.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The life of a political prisoner with serious health issues is at risk due to imprisonment.

👥 Key Players

Samaneh Nowruz Moradi (سامانه نوروز مرادی) TARGET
Political prisoner
"Samaneh Nowruz Moradi suffers from chronic joint lupus, diabetes, elbow and shoulder arthritis, kidney stones, high cholesterol, and breast cancer."
Reza Mohammad Hosseini (رضا محمد حسینی) TARGET
Political activist
"Reports indicate that IRGC security officials have also arrested Reza Mohammad Hosseini."
Intelligence Organization of the IRGC ACTOR
Intelligence agency
"She was arrested again on April 23 by the Intelligence Organization of the IRGC."
IRGC ACTOR
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
"She is in 'solitary confinement in the IRGC's intelligence ward'."

⚡ Actions

Intelligence Organization of the IRGC ARREST Samaneh Nowruz Moradi
"She was arrested again on April 23 by the Intelligence Organization of the IRGC."
Confidence: 90%
IRGC security officials DETAIN Reza Mohammad Hosseini
"Reports indicate that IRGC security officials have also arrested Reza Mohammad Hosseini."
Confidence: 90%
IRGC DENY ACCESS Samaneh Nowruz Moradi
"She is in 'solitary confinement in the IRGC's intelligence ward' without access to her treatment and medications."
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Iranian authorities arrested Samaneh Nowruz Moradi, a political prisoner with cancer, posing a life threat.

  • Intelligence Organization of the IRGC arrest Samaneh Nowruz Moradi
  • IRGC security officials detain Reza Mohammad Hosseini
  • IRGC deny access Samaneh Nowruz Moradi

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it highlights the severe human rights abuses against political prisoners.
🌍 Regional: Because it reflects the broader trend of repression in the region.
🌐 International: Because it raises concerns over Iran's treatment of dissidents and political activists.

📚 Background

The life of a political prisoner with serious health issues is at risk due to imprisonment.

📝 Key Evidence

"Samaneh Nowruz Moradi suffers from chronic joint lupus, diabetes, elbow and shoulder arthritis, kidney stones, high cholesterol, and breast cancer."
→ This proves her severe health issues while imprisoned.
📡 Source: INTERNATIONAL
📊 Confidence: 80%
Voice of America is known for reporting on human rights issues in Iran.

According to documents obtained by Voice of America, the medical records related to the case of Samaneh Nowruz Moradi, a political prisoner, indicate that she is unable to endure punishment. Samaneh Nowruz Moradi, a constitutionalist political activist, born in 1986 in Gilan, holds a master's degree in theater directing. She was arrested again on April 23 by the Intelligence Organization of the IRGC. Based on documents obtained by Voice of America, Ms. Nowruz Moradi suffers from chronic joint lupus, diabetes, elbow and shoulder arthritis, kidney stones, high cholesterol, and breast cancer, and requires surgery. Certificates from several specialist doctors, including gynecologists, cardiologists, dermatologists, nephrologists, neurosurgeons, and nutritionists, have confirmed the multiple illnesses of this political prisoner. Additionally, a close associate of Ms. Nowruz Moradi told Voice of America that a rheumatology specialist, who is a 'trusted forensic doctor,' emphasized that Samaneh Nowruz Moradi 'given the exacerbation of her illness' due to 'stress, cannot continue to endure imprisonment and punishment.' The Persian section of Voice of America has images of these certificates. This political prisoner, after being released from prison, was again arrested on April 23 by security forces at her home in western Tehran and taken to an unknown location. This informed source told Voice of America that Samaneh Nowruz Moradi is in 'solitary confinement in the IRGC's intelligence ward' without access to her treatment and medications - including insulin, which she must inject daily - and her life is in danger. This informed source also emphasized the 'serious concern of the family,' stating that the family of this political prisoner has had 'no contact or visit' with her. In addition to Ms. Nowruz Moradi, reports indicate that IRGC security officials have also arrested Reza Mohammad Hosseini, another constitutionalist political activist, in recent days and taken him to an unknown location. Mr. Mohammad Hosseini's arrest occurred on May 1 after he emphasized the necessity of placing the IRGC on the list of global terrorist organizations in front of the Tharallah headquarters in Tehran.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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