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US Calls on Iran to Release Ailing Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi
Published: May 7, 2026
The United States has urged Iran to immediately release imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, citing her deteriorating health and risk of death in custody. Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist, has reportedly suffered two recent heart attacks while detained.
The United States on Thursday called on Iran to release Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, warning she could die in custody due to failing health. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Riley Barnes stated, "We call on the Iranian regime to release her now and give her the care she needs. The world is watching," in a social media post.