Overview

• The student, identified as Ahou Daryaei, was detained after a protest at Asad University where she undressed down to her underwear.
• Iranian authorities claim she was released into her family's care due to mental health concerns, avoiding legal proceedings.
• The incident quickly gained international attention and was seen as a protest against Iran's strict dress code for women.
• Government-aligned media suggest the protest was unrelated to clothing laws, but activists dispute this narrative.
• Since 2022, defiance against dress codes, including the mandatory hijab, has increased among Iranian women, despite intensified enforcement by morality police.