Iran Detains Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Amid Crackdown

Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi during a memorial in Mashhad, sparking international concern. Her detention is part of a wider crackdown amidst Iran's economic struggles and tensions with Israel. The Nobel Committee and her supporters demand her immediate release.

In a move that has drawn international concern, Iran has detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi. The arrest occurred in Mashhad during a memorial for recently deceased human rights lawyer Khosrow Alikordi.

The Nobel Committee has expressed its concern, calling for immediate clarification of Mohammadi's whereabouts and urging her release. Her arrest comes amidst a wider crackdown on intellectuals in Iran, amid ongoing economic difficulties and tensions with Israel.

Supporters of Mohammadi, an activist who received temporary release in December 2024 due to health issues, are alarmed at her detention. Her arrest risks exacerbating international pressures on Iran and complicating potential nuclear negotiations with the United States.

(With inputs from agencies.)