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Video shows Iranian police beating, sexually humiliating teenage detainee

Video shows Iranian police beating, sexually humiliating teenage detainee

Summary

A video posted on social media shows Iranian police officers beating and sexually humiliating a 17-year-old boy in a police station in East Azerbaijan province, Iran. The video caused public outrage and offers rare visual proof of possible routine mistreatment by Iranian police.

Key Facts

  • The video was posted on September 17, 2026, and is 78 seconds long.
  • It shows police officers beating, slapping, and sexually humiliating a teenage detainee.
  • The incident took place in the courtyard of Police Station No. 14 in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan province.
  • The teenager was arrested on June 4, 2026, after a street fight.
  • Police confirmed the boy was 17 at the time but did not provide information on charges or conviction.
  • The footage was geolocated by comparing architectural details with other known videos of the same police station.
  • A state-linked news agency portrayed the boy as a dangerous criminal, showing interviews with people who said he attacked them.
  • The video sparked widespread public anger in Iran after going viral on social media.
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