Armita Geravand, the Iranian teenager injured in a mysterious incident on Tehran’s Metro while not wearing a headscarf, has died after weeks in a coma, according to state media. The circumstances of the October 1 incident remain unclear, but her death threatens to reignite discontent, especially among women defying Iran’s mandatory headscarf law. The incident occurred just after the one-year anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death, which sparked nationwide protests. Activists abroad allege Geravand may have been pushed or attacked for not wearing a hijab, demanding an independent UN investigation. Her death amplifies criticism of Iran’s treatment of women and the mandatory hijab law.
Iranian Teen Injured on Tehran Metro Without Headscarf Dies, Sparking Renewed Discontent
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