Victim of child marriage in Iran dies of wounds after self-immolation, human rights groups claim

Human rights groups claim that a victim of child marriage in Iran has died from wounds sustained after committing self-immolation. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of underage marriage in the country.

Under Article 1041 of the Iranian Civil Code, girls under the age of 13 and boys under 15 are legally permitted to marry with the consent of a paternal legal guardian and court approval. The legal framework does not establish an absolute minimum age requirement for marriage.