A woman who identifies as an ex-Muslim has come forward with a harrowing account of her life in Iran, claiming she was sold into marriage at the age of 13 and subjected to years of severe abuse by her husband.
According to her testimony, she endured repeated violence before eventually escaping the country and building a new life in the United States.
She now speaks publicly about her experiences, criticizing the system she says enabled such treatment and calling attention to the broader issue of child marriage and the treatment of women under the Iranian regime.
Her story reflects a wider pattern documented by human rights organizations, which have reported cases of underage marriage and domestic abuse in Iran. Survivors and activists argue that such practices are often protected or overlooked by authorities, leaving young girls vulnerable.