Iran crackdown: allegations of sexual violence against women protesters emerge
The Express article cites claims that Iran’s regime has intensified its crackdown on protests since December 2025, including allegations that some female protesters have been raped and mutilated to instill fear. Verification is hampered by a blackout of information, with figures ranging up to 30,000 killed. Protests call for regime change and the return of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, while US involvement and warnings of regional conflict accompany the repression.
