"Iranian Woman Whipped 74 Times for Defying Hijab Mandate"
The flogging of Iranian woman Roya Heshmati for refusing to wear a hijab has sparked widespread condemnation and outrage. Heshmati, initially sentenced to 13 years in prison, a fine, and 148 lashes, was eventually given 74 lashes and a fine. She shared her harrowing experience on social media, describing being handcuffed, forced to wear a headscarf, and whipped in a "gruesome" room. Following public outcry, various figures, including artist Zahra Rahnavard, condemned the authorities' actions. Heshmati expressed gratitude for the solidarity but deactivated her social media accounts to avoid controversy.