Iranian Student's Protest Over Hijab Sparks Global Outcry

A Tehran university student stripped in protest after being harassed for not wearing a headscarf, leading to her detention and becoming a symbol of resistance.

The student, whose identity remains undisclosed, protested by stripping to her underwear at Azad University after a confrontation with security over her hijab.
Videos of the incident have gone viral, showing her being forcibly detained by security officers, sparking widespread attention and support under the hashtag 'Girl of Science and Research.'
Witnesses reported that the student suffered injuries during the arrest, including severe head trauma, and she was later hospitalized in a psychiatric facility.
Amnesty International has called for her immediate and unconditional release, urging an investigation into allegations of beatings and sexual violence during her arrest.
The protest highlights ongoing tensions in Iran over mandatory hijab laws, with authorities intensifying enforcement and a new bill proposing stricter dress codes and penalties.