Iranian Student’s Bold Protest Sparks Global Outcry
An Iranian student was arrested after she paraded in her underwear on a Tehran university campus to protest mistreatment by morality police over her hijab. The incident, which garnered attention on social media, reignited discussions surrounding women’s rights in Iran, especially following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022. Amnesty International has called for her immediate release and an investigation into claims of police violence. Reactions from French officials and cultural figures expressed solidarity, highlighting the student’s courage in the face of oppressive laws governing women’s bodies.