• Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, received over seven additional years in prison.
• She has been on a hunger strike since February 2, calling attention to her deteriorating health.
• The Iranian government continues a crackdown on dissent following anti-government protests.
• Mohammadi's sentences stem from charges related to her activism and recent public statements.
• Her lawyer indicates there may be grounds for an appeal against the ruling.

Narges Mohammadi, an outspoken advocate for women's rights and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, has been sentenced to over seven years in prison. Her lawyer, Mostafa Nili, confirmed that she received this new sentence on February 7, which includes six years for "gathering and collusion" and an additional one-and-a-half years for propaganda-related offenses, along with a two-year internal exile to Khosf, a location in South Khorasan province, according to Indiatimes, South China Morning Post, Los Angeles Times, and Reuters.

Mohammadi has reportedly been on a hunger strike that began on February 2, raising concerns regarding her health and well-being during her imprisonment. This involves her facing longstanding health issues, underscored by her history of heart complications that required surgery recently, according to reports from her supporters, reflecting an ongoing deterioration in her condition South China Morning Post, Los Angeles Times, and Reuters.

The sentencing follows a pattern of increased repression in Iran as the authorities crack down on dissent during a time of heightened anti-government protests. Mohammadi's arrest occurred shortly after she made remarks at a memorial for Khosrow Alikordi, a human rights advocate, where she voiced demands for justice Los Angeles Times and South China Morning Post.

International reactions and demands for her release continue to rise, with human rights groups condemning Iran's treatment of Mohammadi and similar activists. Despite the sentences, her legal representatives are rallying for an appeal based on her deteriorating health and the context of her activism, presenting a complex legal battle ahead Indiatimes, Reuters, and Los Angeles Times.