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Iran Suspends Mohammadi Sentence, Nobel Laureates Demand Release

5/13/2026

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Iranian authorities suspended Narges Mohammadi’s prison sentence on bail and moved her to a Tehran hospital.
More than 110 Nobel laureates publicly demanded her immediate and unconditional release.
Doctors reported severe heart problems, unstable blood pressure, weight loss and a lung blood clot.
Her foundation called for permanent specialized medical care and the dismissal of all charges.

History

Historical Context

After Soviet physicist and activist Andrei Sakharov (1921–1989) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, his case became a touchstone for laureate involvement in human-rights disputes. His Nobel Peace Prize recognized both his scientific work and his activism. Today, over 110 Nobel laureates and Amnesty International are urging Iran to release activist Narges Mohammadi, invoking the Sakharov example.

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Story summary

Iranian authorities suspended Narges Mohammadi’s prison sentence on bail and moved her to a Tehran hospital.
More than 110 Nobel laureates publicly demanded her immediate and unconditional release.
Doctors reported severe heart problems, unstable blood pressure, weight loss and a lung blood clot.
Her foundation called for permanent specialized medical care and the dismissal of all charges.

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