Student Protests Forced Hijab: Removes Clothing Publicly at Iranian University, Viral Video Sparks Outrage
Iran’s Strict Dress Code Sparks Viral Protest Video
In Iran, where strict dress code laws require women to wear hijabs or face harsh penalties, a shocking video has emerged on social media showing a young woman protesting by removing her clothing in public, remaining only in her undergarments. This bold act underscores a long-standing movement against enforced hijab policies, with many Iranian women expressing dissent over the years.
Women Protest Iran’s Hijab Laws
For years, Iranian women have protested the mandatory hijab. Recently, a woman made headlines by taking off her clothes in a public area, reportedly as a form of protest against the country’s rigid Islamic dress code. According to online videos and media reports, this incident occurred at an Iranian university, where she removed her outerwear as a statement against compulsory hijab regulations.
University Claims the Woman Was Under Stress
A video posted on social media shows security guards at a branch of the Islamic Azad University detaining the unidentified woman. The university’s spokesperson, Amir Mahjoub, stated on social platform X that the woman was reportedly under significant mental distress.
Clothing Removed as a Form of Protest
Social media users speculated that the woman consciously chose to remove her clothing to make a statement. One user on X remarked, “For most women, undressing publicly is unimaginable. This is a reaction to the authorities’ senseless insistence on compulsory hijab.”
Increased Resistance Against Hijab Since 2022
Since the death of an Iranian Kurdish woman in September 2022 while in the custody of the morality police for allegedly violating hijab laws, nationwide protests have surged. Women increasingly defy the hijab mandate, a resistance met with strong, often violent, responses from Iran’s government and security forces, leading to numerous deaths.
This latest incident reflects the ongoing struggle for women’s autonomy and highlights the risks faced by those challenging Iran’s restrictive dress codes.
