Tehran: In a powerful act of defiance against Iran’s strict dress code, a young Iranian woman was seen walking semi-nude in a public area, protesting the government’s enforced dress restrictions on women, including mandatory hijab laws. The video of this bold protest, now circulating widely on social media, has shocked viewers worldwide, igniting a new wave of discussions about women’s rights and freedom in Iran.
The incident reportedly took place at Iran’s Science and Research University, where the woman was initially approached by Iran’s “morality police” for allegedly showing her hair under her hijab. The confrontation escalated, with accounts stating that authorities tore her clothing. In response, she removed her remaining clothes and stood nearly unclothed in the public square, her act symbolizing resistance against the restrictive mandates enforced by Iran’s Islamic regime.
Social Media Outrage and Calls for Change
The video was first shared by a user known as Persian Jewish Woman (@persianjewess) on X (formerly Twitter). In her post, she described the situation, stating that the woman was attacked and her clothing torn by the morality police. Minutes after the protest video was filmed, members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly beat and detained her, forcibly taking her away. The post called for freedom for Iran, urging for an end to what was described as radical Islamic rule.
Another user, Kanwaljit Arora, also shared the video on X, describing additional protests at Islamic Azad University. Arora alleged that the woman, in an even bolder stand, removed her underwear as part of her protest against Iran’s strict dress code laws. Eyewitnesses reportedly saw IRGC personnel striking her before forcing her into a car, after which she “disappeared” from public view, raising fears about her safety.
Ongoing Tensions Over Hijab Laws in Iran
This incident highlights the ongoing tension in Iran over the enforcement of hijab laws. For years, Iranian women have been protesting against these strict mandates, facing arrests, fines, and violence for challenging the government’s dress code policies. The video has brought renewed attention to the treatment of women in Iran, sparking calls for human rights reforms both within the country and internationally.
As Iran continues to witness these acts of civil disobedience, the international community remains watchful, urging the Iranian government to reassess its policies on women’s rights and personal freedoms.
