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Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Violently Arrested at Memorial in Iran, Supporters Say

The detention occurred at a memorial for a lawyer whose suspicious death has triggered calls for an independent inquiry.

Overview

  • Her foundation said security forces seized her during the seventh‑day ceremony in Mashhad for attorney Khosrow Alikordi, with her French lawyer and family confirming the arrest.
  • At least eight others were detained alongside her, including activist Sepideh Gholian, as footage showed attendees chanting political slogans.
  • Mohammadi had been on medical parole since December 2024, and her brother said she was struck in the legs and dragged by the hair, heightening concern over her health.
  • Rights groups have urged an investigation into Alikordi’s recent death, with Iran Human Rights citing very serious suspicions of a state killing.
  • A Mashhad official said several political activists were held for chanting slogans without naming her, while the Nobel committee condemned the arrest and called for her release.