Outrage and Suspicion Surround Hospitalization of Iranian Girl Assaulted for Not Wearing Headscarf

The injury of a 16-year-old girl in Tehran, Iran, who boarded a Metro train without wearing a headscarf has sparked anger and allegations of violence against women who defy the mandatory hijab law. The exact circumstances of the girl's injury remain unclear, but activists abroad suspect she may have been pushed or attacked. They are calling for an independent investigation by the United Nations. This incident comes as Iran has put its morality police back on the streets and lawmakers push for stricter penalties for not wearing a head covering.