Iranian City Sees Shocking Display of Sexism: Man Throws Yogurt at Unveiled Women in Store.
In a disturbing incident that has left locals and human rights advocates stunned, a man in the Iranian city of Shandiz attacked two unveiled women by throwing yogurt at their heads after entering a local store. The CCTV footage obtained by CNN shows the suspect calmly walking towards the two women before suddenly grabbing a tub of yogurt from the shelf and hurling it at them.
The violent act has sparked widespread outrage, with many expressing deep concern about rising sexism in Iranian society. While the exact circumstances surrounding the confrontation are unclear, eyewitnesses report that the suspect appeared out of nowhere and launched the attack without any warning. The male staff member who intervened to remove the suspect from the store has been hailed as a hero for his bravery.
The incident highlights the increasing tensions between Iran's conservative authorities and modernizing women who refuse to conform to traditional dress codes. Many have called on Iranian authorities to take action against such incidents of sexism, which they argue are symptomatic of a broader culture of oppression against women.
In a disturbing incident that has left locals and human rights advocates stunned, a man in the Iranian city of Shandiz attacked two unveiled women by throwing yogurt at their heads after entering a local store. The CCTV footage obtained by CNN shows the suspect calmly walking towards the two women before suddenly grabbing a tub of yogurt from the shelf and hurling it at them.
The violent act has sparked widespread outrage, with many expressing deep concern about rising sexism in Iranian society. While the exact circumstances surrounding the confrontation are unclear, eyewitnesses report that the suspect appeared out of nowhere and launched the attack without any warning. The male staff member who intervened to remove the suspect from the store has been hailed as a hero for his bravery.
The incident highlights the increasing tensions between Iran's conservative authorities and modernizing women who refuse to conform to traditional dress codes. Many have called on Iranian authorities to take action against such incidents of sexism, which they argue are symptomatic of a broader culture of oppression against women.
This is what happens when you let patriarchal values run wild. I mean, come on, who throws yogurt at people just because they're not wearing a hijab? It's like we've taken a step back to the Stone Age. The fact that this guy was able to get away with it for so long speaks volumes about the systemic issues of sexism in Iran. 
We need to recognize that this isn't just an isolated incident, but rather a symptom of a larger problem.
. I'm literally shaking just thinking about this guy throwing yogurt at those women 
. What's wrong with people? Can't they see how hurtful and unacceptable that behavior is? 
It's not like it's a joke or something. And to think that these women are just going about their day, minding their own business, when suddenly this guy shows up out of nowhere and decides to be a creep. 
It's scary for them, I can only imagine.
. It's like, we've come so far in terms of equality and human rights, and yet some places are still stuck in the dark ages 
. But it's good to see that there are people like that hero staff member who's willing to stand up for what's right 
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. I'm seriously living in 2025 and we still have incidents like this happening? It's totally unacceptable and the authorities need to step up their game to protect these women 
! It just goes to show that not everyone is willing to participate in this toxic culture of sexism. We need more people like him who are standing up for what's right 
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. Women's rights are human rights and we should be supporting each other, not beating us over the head with yogurt 
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. The fact that Iranian society is still dealing with sexism like this in 2025 is wild, but let's be real, patriarchy isn't exactly new or unique to Iran 
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It's like, hello, treat others with respect and kindness, you know? 
The fact that it happened in a store just makes it even more shocking - there should be better than that for everyone, regardless of what they're wearing. 
, he could've easily been hurt but he chose to help instead. And yeah, the whole sexist thing is super problematic too... it's like, we should be able to walk around without being judged or harassed just because of what we're wearing. 
these girls were just minding their own business, enjoying a product, and then BAM! out comes this psycho with a tub of yogurt. 
can we pls talk about how brave the staff member is tho? I mean, that takes guts to stand up to someone who's clearly lost it 
. Where are all our human rights advocates when it comes to actually doing something about these issues? It's like, can't we just have a discussion without having to yell at each other first?
their bravery in not backing down and the shopkeeper's heroism is giving me all the feels 
️ we need to support women who are standing up for themselves and others, and let's not forget about the amazing men like the shopkeeper who are fighting against sexism too 
What's going on with these dudes in Iran? Can't even walk into a store without getting attacked for being a lady 
. But seriously, how can one act like that? These women are not doing anything wrong, they're just living their lives. No need to get all yogurt-tossing angry 
. Anyway, I'm glad no one was seriously hurt, but this is just another example of how far we still have to go in fighting sexism 
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. The fact that a man felt compelled to resort to such blatant and dehumanizing tactics to assert his control over two women who chose not to cover up is truly shocking 
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. The fact that a young man was able to perpetuate such egregious behavior without any apparent qualms suggests a deep-seated cultural bias that needs to be addressed 
. It's high time for Iranian authorities to acknowledge the gravity of this issue and take concrete steps to promote greater social cohesion and respect for human rights