A shocking video from Mashhad, Iran, has gone viral, showing a woman stripping naked and jumping onto a police car in a bold act of defiance. The footage, shared by Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad, shows the woman yelling at armed officers while standing on the hood of the car, which was parked in the busy streets of the country’s second-largest city.
In a dramatic turn, the woman climbs to the windshield of the vehicle, sitting down and spreading her legs. Despite the highly explicit nature of her protest, a male officer holding an automatic weapon refrains from physically confronting her. According to Euronews, he appeared hesitant to touch her due to her nakedness.
As the video continues, the woman angrily raises her arms in the air before the clip abruptly cuts off. During the incident, an armed officer is seen trying to control the crowd and keep bystanders away from the scene.
Local reports indicate that the woman’s husband confirmed she is now receiving care, though details remain scarce. It’s believed that her protest was fueled by Iran’s increasingly oppressive dress codes for women, particularly the controversial “chastity and hijab” bill introduced in December.
The new law proposes severe punishments, including hefty fines and prison sentences of up to 15 years for women and girls who defy the hijab rules by exposing their hair, arms, or legs. It also requires businesses to report violators to the authorities, further tightening control over women’s rights in the country.
While the bill was temporarily put on hold following international backlash, including from human rights organizations like Amnesty International, the regime’s repression continues. Last November, another video surfaced of a young college student stripping to her bra and panties at Tehran’s Azad University in protest after security forces ripped off her clothing for not wearing the mandatory hijab.
Iran’s harsh treatment of women’s rights has been a source of contention since the 1979 revolution. The recent events, including this latest viral protest, echo the tragic death of Mahsa Amini in 2022, who died in police custody after being arrested for violating the hijab law. Her death sparked nationwide protests that saw over 550 people killed and thousands arrested by security forces.
This latest act of resistance, though explicit, shines a spotlight on the ongoing struggles faced by Iranian women in the fight against strict dress codes and oppressive laws. The widespread sharing of these videos has garnered global attention, further fueling calls for change and accountability from the Iranian regime.
