A court in Iran has handed down a six-year prison sentence to Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, according to reports from her lawyer. Mohammadi faces charges of association and collusion to commit crimes, leading to this sentence. Additionally, she was given a one-and-a-half-year prison term for propaganda activities, as well as a two-year exile to the city of Josf in the eastern province of South Khorasan. Her lawyer, Mostafa Nili, mentioned that under Iranian law, these sentences are to be served concurrently.

Mohammadi, 53, has been a prominent figure in the fight for human rights in Iran for the past 25 years, facing multiple trials and imprisonments for her activism. The latest sentences highlight the ongoing repression of political dissent and human rights activism within the country. Mohammadi's health issues have raised concerns, and her lawyer expressed hope that she might be granted temporary bail for medical treatment, emphasizing the urgency of her situation.

The ruling is not final, as it can be appealed, which offers a glimmer of hope for Mohammadi and her supporters. The sentence comes amidst a larger context of political unrest in Iran, where many activists face similar fates for speaking out against the regime.