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Nobel committee calls on Iran to free Peace Prize laureate Mohammadi
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 11, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 11, 2026
Quick Summary
The Nobel Committee urges Iran to free Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, highlighting human rights concerns.
Nobel Committee Urges Iran to Release Peace Prize Winner Mohammadi
Nobel Committee's Appeal to Iran
OSLO, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Wednesday that it had called on Iran to immediately free activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi from prison.
Background on Narges Mohammadi
(Reporting by Terje Solsvik; editing by mark Heinrich)
Key Takeaways
- •The Nobel Committee demands Iran release Narges Mohammadi.
- •Narges Mohammadi is a Nobel Peace Prize winner.
- •The appeal was made by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
- •Mohammadi is currently imprisoned in Iran.
- •The call for release highlights human rights concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nobel committee calls on Iran to free Peace Prize laureate Mohammadi
1What is the Nobel Peace Prize?
The Nobel Peace Prize is an international award given annually to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to peace efforts.
2What is a laureate?
A laureate is a person who has been honored for achieving distinction in a particular field, such as literature, science, or peace.
