Iran sentences Narges Mohammadi to seven more years in prison

Supporters and Mohammadi's lawyer say a Revolutionary Court in Mashhad handed the Nobel laureate more than seven additional years in prison, plus a two-year travel ban; supporters say she began a hunger strike on Feb. 2.

Iran has been reported to have sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to more than seven additional years in prison, supporters said. Her lawyer, Mostafa Nili, announced on X that a Revolutionary Court in the city of Mashhad issued the sentence. Supporters say Mohammadi began a hunger strike on Feb. 2 after her arrest in December at a ceremony honoring Khosrow Alikordi. Iran did not immediately acknowledge the sentence, which comes as Iranian officials are engaged in talks with U.S. representatives on nuclear issues. Key details: - The lawyer reported the sentence was six years for "gathering and collusion" and one and a half years for propaganda, plus a two-year travel ban. - The sentence was said to have been issued by a Revolutionary Court in Mashhad and was confirmed publicly by Mohammadi's lawyer on X. - Supporters report Mohammadi has been on a hunger strike since Feb. 2; she was arrested in December at an event honoring a human rights lawyer. - Iranian officials are simultaneously engaged in indirect talks with U.S. representatives over the nuclear program, according to reporting. Summary: The reported sentencing adds to accounts of legal actions affecting prominent critics and activists in Iran. Undetermined at this time.