Report on the Latest Situation of Arezoo Badri, a Young Woman, Victim of Compulsory Hijab Enforcement in Iran

Hengaw; Thursday, August 15, 2024

Arezoo Badri, a young woman who was targeted by direct gunfire from the Iranian security forces in connection with "compulsory hijab," has undergone a second surgery at Valiasr Hospital in Tehran. Her health condition has deteriorated, and her family is under pressure.

According to a report by Hengaw, on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Arezoo Badri underwent her second surgery, this time at Valiasr Hospital in Tehran, due to fluid accumulation in her lungs (pulmonary edema). She had previously undergone surgery at a hospital in Sari.

It is said that during her first surgery, which was necessary due to a bullet hitting her back, she lost the ability to move from the waist down, and the possibility of her regaining her health seems very unlikely.

The family of this victim of the Iran's Islamic compulsory hijab policy is currently under pressure from Iranian security agencies to recite dictated narratives in front of the camera. This goal might be achieved in the coming days through increased pressure.

According to the latest reports, Arezoo Badri’s car had been listed for confiscation under the pretext of "not observing hijab," which was the reason it was targeted by the officers.

State-affiliated media, without mentioning details, claimed that the reason for shooting at this young woman's car was "police suspicion" and "failure to heed a stop command."

On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Arezoo Badri, approximately 31 years old and the mother of two children, was shot in the back while driving in Noor city, Mazandaran province, by direct fire from Iranian security forces.

After being shot, Arezoo Badri was transferred to a hospital in Noor and then to Khomeini Hospital in Sari. Eventually, due to the severity of her condition, she was transferred to Valiasr Hospital in Tehran, where she is also under surveillance by the Iranian security forces.