Afghanistan, May 16 -- International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) has named Iranian journalists Elaheh Mohammadi and Elnaz Mohammadi among the winners of its 2026 Courage in Journalism Awards, recognizing their reporting under pressure and during politically sensitive events in Iran.
In a statement, the US-based media organization said the two reporters were selected for continuing their journalistic work despite growing restrictions on press freedom and heightened risks facing reporters in Iran.
Elaheh Mohammadi, a reporter for Ham-Mihan Newspaper, was arrested after covering the funeral of Mahsa Amini during the nationwide protests that erupted across Iran in 2022.
The foundation also recognized Elnaz Mohammadi for her reporting on ...