In a striking act of defiance against Iran’s stringent hijab regulations, a young woman was seen roaming around Amir Kabir University in her underwear, as captured in video footage shared on social media. This act, interpreted by many as a defiance of the oppressive dress code, led to her detention by security forces shortly after the footage was recorded.
In Iran, a woman who was accosted by the “morality police” for not wearing hijab removes her clothing & roams the streets in defiance. She has since been arrested by IRGC forces and forcibly disappeared. This is the brave face of true resistance. pic.twitter.com/HhbbEGhKlf
— Elica Le Bon الیکا ل بن (@elicalebon) November 2, 2024
University spokesperson Amir Mahjob later claimed that upon her detention, authorities determined she was under significant mental distress. However, this characterization was met with skepticism online, where commentators viewed her actions as a calculated response to the authorities’ relentless enforcement of hijab regulations.
While the details surrounding her situation remain unclear, reports indicate that she may be assessed for mental health issues following her detention. This incident is part of a broader movement among Iranian women, many of whom have increasingly rejected mandatory hijab rules since the nationwide protests ignited by the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022, a young woman who died in police custody after allegedly violating hijab laws. The legacy of her tragic death continues to inspire acts of resistance against the oppressive regime.
