Iranian Teen Dies After Alleged Confrontation With Police for Not Wearing Headscarf

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Armita Geravand, a 16-year-old Iranian girl, has died following an alleged encounter with officers over violating the country’s hijab law, the state-run IRNA news agency reported on Saturday.

“Unfortunately, she went into a coma for some time after suffering from brain damage. She died a few minutes ago,” IRNA reported.