Narges Mohammadi Sentenced Again: A Nobel Laureate's Struggle Continues

Mon Feb 09 2026 01:01:11 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Narges Mohammadi, the Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner, has received an additional prison sentence of seven-and-a-half years for her activism. As the world reacts, experts discuss the implications of her conviction.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been handed a new prison sentence totaling seven-and-a-half years, adding to her previous sentences. Arrested for making remarks at a memorial service, her treatment has drawn international condemnation. Her lawyer indicates the hearings lack legitimacy, while her family expresses grave concern for her well-being. The ongoing plight of Mohammadi raises critical questions about human rights in Iran under its current regime.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been handed further prison sentences of seven-and-a-half years by an Iranian court, according to her lawyer, Mostafa Nili. Mohammadi received six years for 'gathering and collusion' and one-and-a-half years for 'propaganda activities' by a court in Mashhad.

After her arrest in December for making 'provocative remarks' at a memorial ceremony, her family reported that she was taken to the hospital following a violent incident during her apprehension. The 53-year-old activist was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 for her efforts against female oppression in Iran. Her life in prison has now totaled over ten years, and combined with her latest sanction, she faces a total of 44 years behind bars.

During her latest trial, Mohammadi reportedly refused to defend herself, asserting that the judiciary lacks legitimacy, a sentiment echoed by her husband Taghi Rahmani.

Moreover, she has been on a hunger strike since February 2nd, and her legal team describes the trial as a 'sham', while her supporters advocate for her release, citing severe human rights violations within the Iranian judicial system.

The circumstances surrounding her arrests have raised alarms internationally, with rights groups calling for independent inquiries into the events that led to her current incarceration and the conditions of her continued detention.

Mohammadi's situation highlights the ongoing struggle for women's rights and political freedom in Iran, as activists call for global support and awareness of her plight.