US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Raise Complex Issues for Iranian Women’s Rights

The recent US and Israeli strikes that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have sparked debate about their impact on Iranian women. While some view the regime's end as beneficial for women's rights, experts highlight the complex history of veiling and resistance in Iran, cautioning against Western narratives that oversimplify women's experiences. Activists warn that potential successors may continue oppressive policies, and that war could exacerbate suffering for women, who have long faced repression and economic marginalization under the regime.