Iranian Nobel laureate receives additional prison term, lawyer confirms
February 9, 2026 • Google News World
Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Receives Additional Prison Sentence
Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian Nobel laureate, has been sentenced to seven more years in prison by the Iranian authorities. According to reports, this is not her first sentence; she had previously received a prison term.
Mohammadi’s lawyer stated that the additional sentence was handed down on [date]. The exact reasons for the sentence are not specified.
Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003 for her work promoting human rights and democracy in Iran. Her imprisonment has been widely reported, with many expressing concern over her well-being.
The Iranian government has not commented publicly on Mohammadi’s case or the reasons behind her additional sentence.
Source: Google News World