Tragic Death of Iranian Teen Armita Geravand Sparks Outrage over Alleged Assault by Morality Police

Armita Geravand, a 16-year-old Iranian girl, has died after allegedly being assaulted by the country's morality police for not wearing a headscarf. She fell into a coma and was declared brain dead earlier this week. The incident occurred at a Tehran metro station, just weeks after Iran passed stricter legislation on women who violate hijab rules. Iranian authorities have denied the allegations, claiming Geravand was hospitalized due to low blood pressure. UN officials and rights groups have accused Iranian authorities of pressuring families to make statements supportive of the government's narrative.