Iran's Hijab Crackdown: Woman Beaten, Arrested in Kermanshah

Iranian police officers attacked and violently arrested a woman for not wearing the mandatory hijab in western Kermanshah on Sunday.

According to information received by IranWire, witnesses reported that the woman was forcefully detained and beaten by the officers.

Despite efforts by other citizens at the scene to intervene and prevent the arrest and assault, the overwhelming presence of security forces rendered their attempts ineffective. 

The identity and whereabouts of the woman remain unknown.

Since April 13, Iran's law enforcement agencies have intensified the enforcement of hijab regulations under the national action plan "Noor."

Across Iran, there have been numerous reports of women being arrested and subjected to the use of force due to perceived violations of dress codes.

Users across social networks are participating in a spontaneous campaign using the hashtag "war against women" to document their experiences and observations regarding the government's crackdown on the opponents of mandatory hijab.