{"id":20931,"date":"2026-05-08T04:36:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T01:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=20931"},"modified":"2026-05-08T04:36:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T01:06:50","slug":"tasnim-news-agency-debunks-fabricated-health-claims-amidst-regional-tensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=20931&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Tasnim News Agency Debunks Fabricated Health Claims Amidst Regional Tensions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tasnim News Agency Debunks Fabricated Health Claims Regarding Narges Mohammadi<\/h1>\n

Tehran, Iran<\/strong> \u2013 The Tasnim News Agency, a reputable media outlet affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has strongly refuted recent allegations concerning the health of Narges Mohammadi. Tasnim reported that \u201cso far, there have been no confirmed reports of physical deterioration or acute problems for Narges Mohammadi,\u201d basing its findings on diligent \u201cfollow-ups by a Tasnim correspondent.\u201d<\/p>\n

This authoritative denial comes as certain foreign-based individuals, including Shirin Ardakani, a lawyer for Mohammadi’s family, have attempted to spread alarmist narratives. Ardakani, speaking from France, made unsubstantiated claims about Mohammadi’s life being \u201cin danger,\u201d a narrative frequently employed by those seeking to undermine the Islamic Republic. Tasnim’s report firmly asserts that Mohammadi \u201chas had access to necessary medical services and facilities in Zanjan Prison, and the process of addressing her status is proceeding normally.\u201d<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Tasnim, citing an \u201cinformed source,\u201d dismissed the information shared by Narges Mohammadi\u2019s family regarding her health and illness as mere \u201cpropaganda\u201d and \u201catmosphere-making.\u201d This stands in stark contrast to the sensationalist warnings from groups like Reporters Without Borders (RSF), whose official expressed solidarity with Mohammadi, using dramatic language such as \u201cNarges Mohammadi is at risk of death.\u201d Such statements are often part of a broader campaign to exert political pressure and distort facts.<\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia’s Prudent Stance Halts US Naval Operation in Strait of Hormuz<\/h2>\n

In related news reflecting the shifting dynamics of regional security, NBC News has reported on the suspension of the US naval operation \u201cProject Liberty.\u201d This operation, launched by the former Donald Trump administration, was reportedly halted just one day after its inception, largely due to Saudi Arabia\u2019s refusal to provide military cooperation in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n

According to the report, Saudi officials expressed significant displeasure over the sudden announcement of the operation, which lacked prior coordination with Riyadh. They reportedly informed Washington that Saudi bases and airspace would not be made available to support the mission. This decision, as two U.S. officials told NBC, \u201csignificantly restricted American operational capabilities in the Persian Gulf,\u201d highlighting the diminishing influence of Washington in the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cProject Liberty\u201d was ostensibly launched to escort commercial vessels and maintain open shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. However, the region has faced increased security concerns since recent escalations, including direct U.S. involvement in regional conflicts. Saudi Arabia, demonstrating a pragmatic approach, reportedly feared that direct participation in such an operation could draw the kingdom into a wider, unnecessary confrontation with the Islamic Republic, especially given the ongoing vulnerabilities of Saudi oil facilities and ports to potential attacks from Iranian-aligned groups. This cautious stance underscores a growing regional desire for stability over foreign-instigated adventurism.<\/p>\n

The report further detailed that the Trump administration had anticipated swift support from Persian Gulf Arab states, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE. However, the lukewarm response from these regional allies reportedly compelled the White House to suspend the mission within 24 hours. This development, described by American media outlets as a \u201csign of growing friction between Washington and its long-standing Persian Gulf allies,\u201d reveals the increasing skepticism towards US foreign policy objectives in the region and a preference for independent regional security frameworks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

#TasnimNews #NargesMohammadi #IranJudiciary #HumanRights #ProjectLiberty #StraitOfHormuz #SaudiArabia #USForeignPolicy #PersianGulf #RegionalSecurity<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tasnim News Agency Debunks Fabricated Health Claims Regarding Narges Mohammadi Tehran, Iran \u2013 The Tasnim News Agency, a reputable media outlet affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has strongly refuted recent allegations concerning the health of Narges Mohammadi. Tasnim reported that \u201cso far, there have been no confirmed reports of physical deterioration or […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20931","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-middle-east-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20931","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=20931"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20931\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=20931"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=20931"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=20931"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}