Iranian Girl's Coma Sparks Calls for Independent Investigation into Headscarf Enforcement

The controversy surrounding a teenage girl in Iran who fell into a coma during a confrontation with the morality police over her failure to observe the country's strict Islamic dress code is fueling anger and distrust towards the government. While Iranian officials claim she fainted due to low blood sugar, activists allege that she was assaulted. Videos of the incident have not been released, and calls for transparency and the release of additional security footage have intensified. Foreign officials, including Germany's foreign minister, have expressed concern, drawing parallels to a similar case last year. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over women's rights and the enforcement of dress codes in Iran.