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

DW16 October 2026, 14:27 UTCIran

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.

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