Overview
- Mashhad prosecutor Hassan Hemmatifar said 38 people were arrested at the memorial, naming Narges Mohammadi and fellow activist Sepideh Gholian among those detained.
- Supporters say Mohammadi was beaten, dragged by her hair and taken away by security forces, and her foundation reports no contact or confirmed location since the arrest.
- The foundation says her case has been referred to the Mashhad revolutionary prosecutor and could involve national security charges, while authorities describe the detentions as a response to "norm‑breaking" slogans.
- Videos verified by rights groups show Mohammadi without a headscarf addressing mourners from atop a vehicle and leading chants, including references to executed protester Majidreza Rahnavard.
- The Norwegian Nobel Committee and multiple rights organizations condemned the detention and demanded immediate clarification of her whereabouts, citing her medical furlough since December 2024 and serious health risks.