Narges Mohammadi medical exam repeated as family seeks transfer to Tehran hospital

Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was examined on Wednesday by Iranian state-appointed medical experts for a second time. Mohammadi’s brother said the review may support a move to a Tehran hospital. Mohammadi has stayed in critical condition since being taken from prison to hospital. Family members said security officials have blocked transfer requests.

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Mohammadi was moved by ambulance on Wednesday from a hospital in Zanjan to the judiciary’s medical examiners. Family members accompanied Mohammadi during the trip, according to Hamidreza Mohammadi in Oslo. Mohammadi collapsed in prison and was rushed on Friday to a local hospital. Mohammadi fell unconscious before the emergency transfer from prison.

Narges Mohammadi medical transfer request faces delay

Hamidreza Mohammadi said earlier examiners advised moving Mohammadi to Tehran for care. Hamidreza Mohammadi said the recommendation did not lead to action. "The problem is that somewhere in the system, the intelligence agency has the upper hand and they are the ones who are controlling everything,\" Hamidreza Mohammadi told The Associated Press. Hamidreza Mohammadi said the second review should change that.

Hamidreza Mohammadi said failure to transfer Mohammadi would signal dangerous intent. \"but if it doesnt happen, it means they are really intent on killing Narges.\" Mohammadi, 53, won the Nobel in 2023 while in prison. Mohammadi has been jailed many times during a long rights campaign. The current detention began in December after arrest in Mashhad.

Narges Mohammadi health condition worsens amid Iran restrictions

Family members said Mohammadi’s health had declined in prison after a severe beating at arrest. Mohammadi suffered a heart attack in March, the family said. Mohammadi also has a lung blood clot from before the imprisonment. The condition needs blood thinners and close checks. Relatives and lawyers said authorities have refused proper medical care.

Since admission to the Zanjan hospital cardiac care unit, blood pressure has swung sharply. Hamidreza Mohammadi said readings moved between very low and very high levels. Hamidreza Mohammadi said Mohammadi received oxygen support and could not speak. Hospital doctors feared the clot could shift into Mohammadi’s veins, Hamidreza Mohammadi added.

A brain surgeon at the hospital warned about wider risks, Hamidreza Mohammadi said. The surgeon said unstable blood pressure could harm the heart and brain. \"It is a really bad condition for Narges now,\" Hamidreza Mohammadi said. Hamidreza Mohammadi said the Zanjan hospital could not treat Mohammadi’s underlying health issues.

Hamidreza Mohammadi said internet and communication limits made updates difficult. The restrictions were imposed in Iran after the war began, Hamidreza Mohammadi said. Hamidreza Mohammadi said contact with relatives depended on brief connections for text messages. Hamidreza Mohammadi said the delays added stress during fast changes in Mohammadi’s condition.

Narges Mohammadi family in Paris waits as Nobel committee urges Tehran care

Chirinne Ardakani, Mohammadi’s France-based lawyer, warned on Tuesday about official actions. Ardakani said authorities were seeking to slowly kill Mohammadi. \"The Islamic Republics relentless pursuit against Narges is meant as a signal of terror to the entire civilian population,\" Ardakani said. Hamidreza Mohammadi linked the case to wider pressure on opposition voices.

The Nobel committee on Saturday urged Iranian authorities to move Mohammadi at once. The committee called for transfer to Mohammadi’s dedicated medical team in Tehran. \"Without such treatment, her life remains at risk.\" Hamidreza Mohammadi said the first recommendation for transfer was blocked, and hoped the second assessment would be different.

Hamidreza Mohammadi said Mohammadi’s husband and children in Paris struggled to follow developments. Hamidreza Mohammadi said the family found the wait distressing. Mohammadi’s 19-year-old twins, Kiana and Ali, had not seen Mohammadi for more than 10 years. \"They are devastated. They have experienced a lot of hard times. This time they are just afraid they would not hear their mothers voice again,\" Hamidreza Mohammadi said.

Hamidreza Mohammadi said attention was fixed on the US-Israel war with the Iran. Hamidreza Mohammadi also referred to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Hamidreza Mohammadi said Iranian authorities were focused on removing opposition during the conflict. \"My body and brain say no, but I know it might be the last chance I have.\"

With inputs from PTI