On September 22, the United States sanctioned Iran’s Morality Police and seven senior security officials for violence against protestors and the death of Mahsa Amini. The 22-year-old woman was detained by Morality Police in Tehran on September 13 for an “improper” hijab, or head covering. She was allegedly beaten and then died in custody three days later. Her death sparked protests in more than a dozen cities, leading to several deaths amid clashes with security forces.
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Iran s morality police over allegations of abuse of Iranian women, saying it held the unit responsible for the death of a 22-year-old in custody that has sparked protests around Iran.