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Iran reports three femicide cases in one week amid domestic violence study

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Three femicide cases involving women murdered by their husbands were reported in Iran last week, often following domestic disputes.
  • One case involved a mother of two allegedly killed by her husband with a knife and hammer while she slept.
  • A study indicated that economic hardship significantly impacts domestic violence, with one in two women killed being murdered by a relative.

Iran has reported three cases of femicide in the past week, where women were allegedly murdered by their husbands amid what state-affiliated media described as "familial disputes." These incidents highlight a disturbing trend of domestic violence within the country.

In one case, a 35-year-old mother of two was reportedly attacked and killed by her husband with a knife and hammer while she slept in Tehran's Bisim neighborhood. The husband reportedly confessed to the killing during preliminary investigations, citing ongoing arguments due to work conditions and anger as the cause.

Another incident involved a 46-year-old woman in Lahijan, who was allegedly murdered by her 66-year-old husband. He initially reported her missing before confessing to police that he killed her, citing only "familial dispute" as the motive. Police are still searching for her body.

For a few days, due to work conditions and the fact that I was a laborer working in different places, I had disputes with my wife. On the night of the incident, we argued before going to bed. I waited until she fell asleep, but in a moment of anger, I killed her with blows. Then I called the police and reported the incident.

— Husband of femicide victimReportedly told to investigators after confessing to killing his wife in Tehran.

A third case reported a 38-year-old woman murdered by her 41-year-old husband in a village near Aqqala. Police apprehended the husband shortly after the incident.

These femicides occur against a backdrop of research highlighting the link between economic hardship and domestic violence. A report from Iran's Institute for Management and Planning Studies (IMPS) indicated that economic difficulties significantly increase the likelihood of women experiencing domestic violence. The study also stated that one in every two women killed is murdered by a close relative. The report noted that "rainfall shock," often linked to agricultural issues and subsequent economic problems, can impact women's safety, a concern for Iran given its ongoing water scarcity issues.

Familial dispute

— Husband of femicide victimThe only motive reportedly given by the husband of a woman murdered in Lahijan.
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