Marzieh Ebrahimi was 25 when acid was thrown into her face in Isfahan in 2014, during a period when a series of acid attacks targeted women in the city. The assaults were widely reported and linked by many to tensions surrounding dress code enforcement.

The attacks shocked the nation and drew international attention to women’s rights and safety in IranIran’s laws regarding women have long been debated. Regulations have included mandatory hijab requirements, legal differences in certain court testimonies, and restrictions affecting areas such as high-level political office. Some travel and marriage laws have historically involved guardian or spousal permissions, depending on circumstances.

At the same time, Iranian women have played major roles in education, medicine, science, and activism — continuing to push for reforms and greater equality. ✊

The conversation around women’s rights in Iran remains complex, emotional, and deeply significant — both داخل the country and beyond