Iran transfers jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to Tehran hospital on bail

Iranian authorities transferred imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to a hospital in Tehran on May 10, 2026, suspending her sentence on heavy bail due to severe health issues from prison conditions.

Supporters and her family report she lost significant weight, struggles to speak, and requires permanent specialized care outside prison, where she faces 18 more years.

The move highlights ongoing concerns over Iran's treatment of dissidents amid international scrutiny.

Iran transfers jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to Tehran hospital on bail | Implica