Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Detained in Iran After Memorial Speech

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi was detained in Mashhad after speaking at a memorial for deceased lawyer Khosrow Alikordi, raising concerns for her wellbeing amidst Iran's crackdown.

At the memorial, Mohammadi led chanting for Majidreza Rahnavard, executed in 2022, and defied Iran's dress code by speaking without a headscarf, highlighting her continued defiance.

Mohammadi's detention follows her medical leave from prison in December 2024 for serious health issues, including heart attacks, after years of activism and public protests.

Iran remains silent on Mohammadi's detention, with her case referred to the Mashhad revolutionary prosecutor, potentially facing national security charges and a return to prison.

Supporters demand Iran release Mohammadi and 37 others arrested, emphasizing the severe post-war crackdown by Iran, which has resulted in over 1,400 executions this year.