Iranian modesty police kill woman for showing hair without hijab

Iranian police shot a 31-year-old woman, Arezou Badri, as she attempted to flee near the Caspian Sea for driving with her hair exposed in violation of Iran’s law. Badri, now paralyzed, was traveling with her sister when the incident occurred in Mazandaran province. She remains in critical condition at a police hospital in Tehran with a pierced lung and damaged spine.

The shooting has sparked outrage from human rights activists and Israeli officials, with concerns about Iran’s increasing executions and police brutality. Despite promises of reform by President Masoud Pezeshkian, strict modesty laws persist, leading to violent enforcement by authorities. Badri’s family faces pressure to withdraw their complaint, while her sister is allegedly being coerced to give a false confession on camera. This incident highlights the ongoing battle for women’s rights and freedom in Iran.

The international community must stand against such human rights violations and demand accountability from the Iranian government. It is essential to support individuals like Arezou Badri in their pursuit of justice and gender equality.