Serious Allegations of Abuse of Women in Iranian Prisons
February 21, 2026
New shocking allegations have emerged regarding severe abuse of women in Iranian prisons. Detainees face daily torture, sexual abuse, and brutal violence from police officers. Some women have been gang-raped and have undergone mutilations to eliminate evidence of their suffering. International human rights organizations are expressing serious concerns about the detention conditions. Notably, authorities have arrested over 50,000 individuals for participating in anti-government protests.