Iranian Teenager Armita Geravand Dies After Mysterious Incident on Tehran Metro, Raises Unrest over Mandatory Headscarf Law

Circumstances surrounding Geravand's death remain unclear, sparking calls for an independent international investigation amid allegations of government concealment; activism abroad heightens in wake of morality police enforcement and recent push for stricter penalties on mandatory hijab law.

Iranian teenager Armita Geravand dies after a mysterious incident in Tehran’s Metro, sparking concerns due to her refusal to follow Iran's mandatory headscarf law.
Geravand's death comes after weeks in a coma, following the suspicious incident where despite claims of a fall or a blood pressure issue as causes, some suggest she may have been attacked for not wearing a hijab.
The incident mirrors that of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini whose death, alleged to be linked to morality police detainment, triggered nationwide protests and heightened activism against Iran’s theocracy.
Iranian state media's reporting of Geravand's death drew criticism for not providing more details, leading activists abroad to demand an independent investigation from the United Nations, citing cover-ups and coerced confessions.
Amid the incident, Tehran sees increased defiance against the mandatory headscarf law, and legislation proposing stricter penalties for those not adhering. Criticism for Iran's women rights issue has gained international attention.