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Narges Mohammadi Returned to Prison from Hospital

Jan 25, 2026 January 25, 2026 1 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

Narges Mohammadi has been returned to Evin Prison after 10 days in the hospital, where her husband Taghi Rahmani expressed concerns over her health and the need for medical leave. Mohammadi, a prominent activist against the death penalty, has been imprisoned for three years without leave and suffers from serious health issues.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Narges Mohammadi's return to prison despite health issues highlights Iran's harsh treatment of political prisoners.

👥 Key Players

Narges Mohammadi MENTIONED
Human rights activist
"She is a prominent Iranian activist known for her opposition to the death penalty and advocacy for human rights, making her a significant figure in Iran's civil society."
Taghi Rahmani MENTIONED
Husband of Narges Mohammadi
"He is an advocate for his wife's rights and health, providing updates and drawing international attention to her situation."

📰 What Happened

Narges Mohammadi was returned to Evin Prison after a 10-day hospitalization despite her serious health issues. Her husband and lawyers are advocating for medical leave, which has been denied for three years.

  • Narges Mohammadi has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.
  • She suffers from pulmonary embolism and muscular paralysis.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This highlights ongoing human rights issues and the government's stance on political dissent.
🌍 Regional: It underscores the broader regional struggle for human rights and political freedoms.
🌐 International: Raises concerns among international human rights organizations and governments about Iran's treatment of activists.

📚 Background

Narges Mohammadi is a well-known activist against the death penalty in Iran, a country with one of the highest execution rates globally.

Iranian human rights Political prisoners in Iran
📡 Source: INTERNATIONAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The source, Radio Farda, is a U.S.-funded broadcaster often critical of the Iranian government, providing a perspective that highlights human rights issues.

Taghi Rahmani, the husband of Narges Mohammadi, announced on Sunday, August 25, via a tweet that she had been returned to prison. He emphasized that 'Narges needs medical leave for her treatment.' In an interview with Radio Farda, he stated that after 10 days of hospitalization, Narges Mohammadi was returned to Evin Prison on Sunday. He added that Narges's lawyers are requesting medical leave, noting that she has not been granted leave in the past three years. Mr. Rahmani warned that the interruption of treatment in a calm environment away from prison could lead to 'Narges becoming disabled.' Among Narges Mohammadi's actions is the initiation of a campaign to abolish the death penalty, which has been cited as a security charge against her. She has been sentenced to 16 years in prison and suffers from pulmonary embolism and muscular paralysis. In an interview with Taghi Rahmani in Paris, I initially asked about the condition of his wife, Narges Mohammadi.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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