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Timeline: Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after health crisis in prison (2023-2026)
A factual timeline of Narges Mohammadi's health crises, prison conditions, and related legal and political developments from 2023 through May 2026, including Nobel recognition and hospital transfers.
Why It Matters
Mohammadi is a prominent rights advocate whose health and treatment in prison have drawn international attention to Iran’s use of imprisonment against dissent and the treatment of political prisoners.
Timeline
7 Events
Urgent hospital transfer due to deterioration in health
May 1, 2026
Mohammadi was urgently transferred from prison to a hospital in Zanjan, northwestern Iran, after a 'catastrophic deterioration' of her health. The transfer followed about 140 days of medical neglect since her arrest on December 12, 2025, with two episodes of complete loss of consciousness reported the same day. Her family and supporters expressed concern that action may be too late.
March 24 health incident and transfer orders
March 24, 2026
On March 24, 2026, fellow inmates found Mohammadi unconscious. Doctors said she probably had a heart attack; she reported chest pain and breathing difficulties. A neurologist ordered her immediate transfer to a hospital, and she was urgently transferred to the hospital and admitted to the cardiac care unit.
Additional prison sentence by Mashhad court
February 2026
A Revolutionary Court in Mashhad sentenced Mohammadi to an additional seven years in prison in February 2026.
Arrest in Mashhad
December 12, 2025
Mohammadi was arrested in Mashhad on December 12, 2025, during a visit to the city.
Release on furlough due to medical concerns
2024
Mohammadi had been released on furlough since late 2024 over medical concerns.
Calls for boycott of the 2024 Iranian presidential election
2024
Mohammadi was involved in promoting or supporting boycott calls related to the 2024 Iranian presidential election.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Mohammadi while in prison
2023
Narges Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 while she remained incarcerated in Iran.