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A viral video of Iran's Morality Police beating two teenage girls for not wearing headscarves in Tehran has sparked widespread outrage on social media.
The incident has reignited calls for President Masoud Pezeshkian to fulfill his campaign promises to disband the controversial morality police.
The video, released on Tuesday, shows officers from the "Noor" plan confronting two teenage girls on Vatanpour Street in northern Tehran. The "Noor" plan was started earlier this year to enforce hijab regulations.
The footage shows police officers beating and detaining the girls, who were not wearing headscarves known as the hijab.
The mother of Nafas Haji Sharif, a 14-year-old victim, told Ensaf News website that her daughter's head hit an electric pole during the arrest, after which the altercation continued inside the police van.
Despite filing a complaint, she says her efforts to seek justice have been largely unsuccessful, though a military prosecutor has granted her access to CCTV footage of the incident.
Describing her daughter's condition after the arrest, the mother said she found the teenager with facial injuries, swollen lips, a bruised neck, torn clothing, and difficulty in speaking.
On Wednesday, Tehran's Police Force Information Center responded to the video, claiming it was recorded on June 21.
The police's statement alleged that the girls were warned about "inappropriate clothing," and they responded with obscenities.
The center acknowledged that the officers' conduct was "not within the framework of its standards" and said the judiciary and the force's internal inspection unit were investigating the case.
The incident has reignited debate over Iran's strict dress code laws and enforcement methods.
Many Persian-speaking social media users have expressed anger and dismay over the treatment of the teenagers, with many calling on President Masoud Pezeshkian to honor his campaign pledges to end such confrontations.
During his presidential campaign, Pezeshkian repeatedly criticized the Morality Police and its treatment of Iranian women and girls for not adhering to mandatory hijab laws.
Since April 13, Iran's law enforcement agencies have intensified the enforcement of hijab regulations under the national action plan "Noor."
Across Iran, there have been numerous reports of women being arrested and subjected to the use of force due to perceived violations of dress codes.
Users across social networks are participating in a spontaneous campaign using the hashtag "war against women" to document their experiences and observations regarding the government's crackdown on the opponents of mandatory hijab.
iranwire.com
A viral video of Iran's Morality Police beating two teenage girls for not wearing headscarves in Tehran has sparked widespread outrage on social media.
The incident has reignited calls for President Masoud Pezeshkian to fulfill his campaign promises to disband the controversial morality police.
The video, released on Tuesday, shows officers from the "Noor" plan confronting two teenage girls on Vatanpour Street in northern Tehran. The "Noor" plan was started earlier this year to enforce hijab regulations.
The footage shows police officers beating and detaining the girls, who were not wearing headscarves known as the hijab.
The mother of Nafas Haji Sharif, a 14-year-old victim, told Ensaf News website that her daughter's head hit an electric pole during the arrest, after which the altercation continued inside the police van.
Despite filing a complaint, she says her efforts to seek justice have been largely unsuccessful, though a military prosecutor has granted her access to CCTV footage of the incident.
Describing her daughter's condition after the arrest, the mother said she found the teenager with facial injuries, swollen lips, a bruised neck, torn clothing, and difficulty in speaking.
On Wednesday, Tehran's Police Force Information Center responded to the video, claiming it was recorded on June 21.
The police's statement alleged that the girls were warned about "inappropriate clothing," and they responded with obscenities.
The center acknowledged that the officers' conduct was "not within the framework of its standards" and said the judiciary and the force's internal inspection unit were investigating the case.
The incident has reignited debate over Iran's strict dress code laws and enforcement methods.
Many Persian-speaking social media users have expressed anger and dismay over the treatment of the teenagers, with many calling on President Masoud Pezeshkian to honor his campaign pledges to end such confrontations.
During his presidential campaign, Pezeshkian repeatedly criticized the Morality Police and its treatment of Iranian women and girls for not adhering to mandatory hijab laws.
Since April 13, Iran's law enforcement agencies have intensified the enforcement of hijab regulations under the national action plan "Noor."
Across Iran, there have been numerous reports of women being arrested and subjected to the use of force due to perceived violations of dress codes.
Users across social networks are participating in a spontaneous campaign using the hashtag "war against women" to document their experiences and observations regarding the government's crackdown on the opponents of mandatory hijab.
Video of Iran's Morality Police Beating Teen Girls Sparks Outrage
A viral video of Iran's Morality Police beating two teenage girls for not wearing headscarves in Tehran has sparked widespread outrage o ...
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