This is the shocking moment a stark naked Iranian woman jumps on to a police car in what was believed to be a dramatic protest against the treatment of women in the country.
The incident is said to have taken place at night in Mashhad, Iran‘s second city, in the north-east of the country.
Startling footage shows the defiant woman clambering onto the squad car’s bonnet, shouting at officers and perching on the windshield with her arms raised.
Despite their attempts to get her down, she refuses to move, even as one officer reaches into the vehicle, reportedly for a weapon.
As the tense standoff unfolds, another officer – dressed in camouflage and holding an assault rifle – tries to reason with her.
But instead of backing down, the woman climbs onto the flashing police lights and waves her arms at passing motorists, who honk their horns in support.
It is unclear what prompted the woman’s bold display, but reports circulating on social media suggest she was protesting Iran’s increasingly oppressive clothing laws for women.
According to local media, a man claiming to be her husband has confirmed she has since been taken into care.
However, no official statement has been released regarding her condition or whether she will face charges.
The dramatic scenes come amid an escalating government crackdown on women’s rights in Iran, where authorities are tightening dress code regulations with a controversial new law.
The proposed bill, yet to be formally passed, states that any woman found ‘naked, semi-naked, or wearing clothing deemed improper in public’ can be immediately arrested and handed over to judicial authorities.
Those who refuse to comply could be banned from leaving the country or barred from social media for up to two years.
Women in Iran have long faced harsh restrictions, but enforcement has become increasingly aggressive since the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022.
Amini, 22, was arrested by the notorious ‘morality police’ for allegedly wearing her hijab incorrectly.
She later died in their custody, with reports claiming she was severely beaten – sparking nationwide protests.
Amini’s death ignited a wave of demonstrations, with women publicly burning their headscarves and defying Iran’s rigid dress codes.
The protests quickly turned into a larger movement against the country’s repressive laws, with thousands taking to the streets despite the risk of arrest – or worse.
More recently, in November, another brave Iranian woman stripped down to her underwear in an act of defiance after she was allegedly assaulted by morality police at Azad University in Tehran.
Disturbing footage showed her sitting nearly nude outside the university before being violently dragged away by officers.
She was later accused of being mentally ill and taken to a hospital.
Hundreds of people, including dozens of security personnel, have been killed in brutal crackdowns, with thousands more arrested.
Reports of torture and executions have also emerged, painting a grim picture of the Iranian regime’s response to dissent.
Iran’s clampdown on civil liberties extends far beyond dress codes.
Shocking figures reveal that the regime carried out a staggering 1,000 executions last year – the highest number in 30 years.
Human rights groups warn that the real number is likely far higher, as the regime is known to conduct secret executions.
Political prisoners, women, and even children have been among those put to death, often without a fair trial.
The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) has condemned the mass killings, accusing the Iranian government of using executions to crush dissent and maintain control through fear.
As the world watches in horror, the courageous actions of women like the one seen in this latest protest serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle for freedom in Iran – where defiance against the regime can come at a deadly cost.
