Iran has sentenced Narges Mohammadi, a prominent female and human rights activist who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, to an additional prison term of over seven years. This sentence reportedly includes six years for 'assembly and conspiracy' as well as one and a half years for 'disseminating propaganda'. Mohammadi's legal representative, Mostafa Nili, has confirmed the sentencing to the Associated Press, although the Iranian government has not yet officially acknowledged the ruling.

Mohammadi is currently serving a 16-year sentence imposed in 2016 for conspiracy against the state’s security and propaganda against the Iranian government. She was granted temporary medical release until December 2024 but was arrested again during a memorial event honoring a deceased Iranian lawyer and fellow human rights activist in December 2023. This ongoing repression of activists and opponents in Iran highlights the escalating crackdown on dissent amid the country's political turmoil.

The sentencing of Mohammadi raises significant concerns about the Iranian government's approach to human rights, particularly in its treatment of women and those advocating for reform. It follows a disturbing trend where authorities have intensified their efforts to silence voices calling for change, especially in the context of recent protests and social movements. As a Nobel laureate, Mohammadi's case could draw international attention, prompting global calls for her release and renewed focus on Iran's human rights situation.