An Iranian woman's ordeal for refusing to wear the hijab

An Iranian woman was whipped more than 70 times after refusing to comply with the strict requirements of Iran's Islamic dress code. She shared a gruesome video showing the extent of her injuries. The shocking scene was relayed by Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad. The woman, who has not been named, was arrested and sentenced to 74 lashes for refusing to wear the hijab. Her severe injuries are clearly visible in the video. In her post, Alinejad said, "This video, sent by a woman from Tehran, shows her scars after being whipped for not wearing the hijab." This brutal reality is a reminder of the oppressive regime under which women live in Iran.