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Narges Mohammadi on Iranian Crisis
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi says Iranians face heavy war and repression costs.
In brief
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi says Iranians face heavy war and repression costs. Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi states that economic hardship and state repression are severely impacting Iranians after 1.5 years of war. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Iranian Crisis
Iranians face severe economic hardship and state repression after 1.5 years of war.
“Iranians are suffering as economic misery and internal repression leave “no room for people to breathe” after 1½ years of wars”
Narges Mohammadi
Narges Mohammadi, 54, a 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, was temporarily released from prison for medical reasons earlier this year.
Memoir Release
Her memoir, 'A Woman Never Stops Fighting', is being released in French, German, and nine other languages this month with English and Farsi editions due in September 2027.
Current Crisis
Mohammadi says Iranians are grappling with multiple crises from war, economic pressure, and brutal crackdowns on protests.
Resistance Wave
Mohammadi traces resistance to 2022 protests over Mahsa Amini's death, noting a new generation knows their rights and stands firm.
Detention Details
Mohammadi was severely beaten in December while attending a memorial for human rights lawyer Khosrow Alikordi, sentenced to 7½ years, and now faces 16 years and over 100 lashes.
Health Impact
Mohammadi lost consciousness on May 1, was released on bail after 10 days, and remained hospitalized for two weeks.
Memoir Smuggling
She smuggled fragments of her memoir from Evin prison with help from fellow inmates, having lost handwritten notes in 2019.
Health Status
Mohammadi says she is recovering from her injuries after a life-threatening detention.
“I am recovering”
What to remember
Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi states that economic hardship and state repression are severely impacting Iranians after 1.5 years of war.




