Iranian Woman Strips Naked on Police Car in Protest Against Dress Code
A shocking video has surfaced showing an Iranian woman stripping off and jumping naked on a police car in Mashhad, Iran, as a protest against the Islamic Republic’s strict clothing rules for women.
The explicit footage, shared on social media, captures the defiant woman standing on the hood of the police car, yelling at armed officers in the busy streets of Mashhad. She then climbs onto the car’s windshield, where she sits and spreads her legs, as shown in a video shared by Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad.
Despite the presence of armed officers, the male officer appears hesitant to detain the woman due to her nakedness, according to reports. The woman’s husband has confirmed that she is now receiving care following the incident.
Protest Against Conservative Clothing Restrictions
Details about the incident are still unclear, but online users claim that the woman was protesting Iran’s increasingly conservative clothing restrictions on women. The Iranian government passed a strict new “chastity and hijab” bill in December, which aimed to introduce harsher punishments and fines for women exposing their hair, arms, and legs.
The controversial bill was met with international outrage and criticism from human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, who accused Iran of further repression. The legislation would impose hefty fines and prison sentences of up to 15 years for repeat offenders and those openly defying the rules.
History of Repressive Dress Codes
Iran’s repressive laws for women’s dress have been a point of contention since the 1979 Iranian revolution. The issue gained international attention in 2022 when Mahsa Amini died in custody after being arrested for hijab violations, sparking widespread protests in which security forces killed over 550 people and arrested thousands more.
Recent incidents, such as the viral video showing a college woman stripped down to her undergarments in protest against security forces ripping her clothing, highlight the ongoing struggle for women’s rights in Iran. The fight against restrictive dress codes continues to be a contentious issue in the Islamic Republic.
