Iran: When 'honor' becomes a death sentence for women

The brutal murder of a young mother has once again sparked debate in Iran over so-called honor killings, the social acceptance of violence against women, and the lack of protection for those at risk.

Published on RocksNews: 16 Oct 2026, 15:20 UTC
Updated: 16 Oct 2026, 15:20 UTC
Language: English

Iran: When 'honor' becomes a death sentence for women — Image credit: Deutsche Welle (English)

The brutal murder of a young mother has once again sparked debate in Iran over so-called honor killings, the social acceptance of violence against women, and the lack of protection for those at risk.