According to Iran International English, Mohammad-Reza Naghdi, deputy commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has challenged European nations to prove that their women’s progress in fields such as science, politics, and art has been faster than in Iran. Naghdi declared that he would renounce his religion if such evidence were provided under mutually agreed criteria.
His statement comes amid ongoing debates over women’s rights in Iran, where activists and international organizations have criticized legal and societal restrictions. Meanwhile, European countries, particularly in Western Europe, have consistently ranked high in global gender equality indices.
Naghdi’s remarks have sparked widespread reactions on social media, with critics arguing that Iranian women face systemic barriers to participation in many fields. Iranian authorities, however, have frequently claimed that their policies empower women, pointing to female achievements in academia and scientific research.
The challenge, though unlikely to be officially taken up by European governments, adds to the broader discourse on gender equality in Iran versus the West. Observers note that Naghdi’s statement reflects Tehran’s ongoing efforts to counter criticism of its human rights record.
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