Narges Mohammadi’s family releases statement after arrest | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleReutersMonday 15 December 2025 10:04 GMTJailed Iranian campaigner Narges Mohammadi awarded Nobel Peace PrizeNobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was reportedly taken to hospital emergency rooms twice after sustaining injuries during her arrest on 12 December.Her family confirmed she contacted them, stating the blows were "heavy, forceful, and repeated", and her physical condition was poor.Mohammadi was re-arrested after speaking out against the suspicious death of lawyer Khosrow Alikordi, with a prosecutor accusing her of making "provocative remarks" at his memorial.She informed her family she was accused of "cooperating with the Israeli government" and received death threats from security forces.Mohammadi, who was on medical furlough from a lengthy prison sentence, intends to file a formal complaint regarding her violent arrest.In fullNobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalised following arrest in Iran, family sayThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in