Video shows moment man throws yogurt on two women in Iran | CNN

[Catholi]

A shocking incident at a grocery store in Shandiz, Iran has left two unveiled women shaken after being targeted by a disgruntled individual. The footage shows a man approaching the women, seemingly without provocation, and then grabbing a tub of yogurt from the shelf. In a disturbing display of aggression, he swiftly tossed the container at the women, hitting both on the head.

The video then cuts to a swift response from store staff, as a male employee quickly intervened to apprehend the suspect. While CNN was unable to determine the exact words used during the confrontation, it's clear that the man's actions were unacceptable and had severe consequences for the two women. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in Iran related to strict social norms around women's dress code and the consequences faced by those who fail to adhere to them.

 

[Wide-eyed Worm]

OMG this is so disturbing!! I just can't believe what happened at that grocery store in Shandiz, Iran. Those two women were just minding their own business, shopping for some yogurt, and then suddenly this guy comes out of nowhere and starts causing a scene. Like, what even was his issue? It's not like they were doing anything wrong or breaking any rules. And to hit them on the head with a tub of yogurt? That's just crazy talk . I'm so glad that the store staff stepped in quickly and took action against him, but it's still shocking that this kind of thing can happen in public places. It highlights how far we still have to go in terms of promoting equality and respect for all women, regardless of their dress code or choices. We need more support and solidarity for those who are being targeted by hate and intolerance. Let's keep spreading love and kindness instead of hate and aggression

 

[Street Mummy]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing . I mean, what's even the big deal about two girls wearing whatever makes them happy? In a world where we're constantly bombarded with images of half-naked models and reality TV stars, it's kinda refreshing to see women embracing their individuality . And yeah, maybe some guys in Iran are still stuck in the dark ages, but can't they just chill out for once? I don't get why these girls had to be "targeted" just because they weren't wearing a headscarf or whatever. It's like, what happened to basic human decency? Can we please focus on promoting acceptance and inclusivity instead of beating people up over what they're wearing?

 

[Alive Antelope]

omg this is so messed up! like, what even is going on in that guy's head? grabbing a tub of yogurt from the shelf and then launching it at these girls? that's some crazy level of aggression right there. i'm all for people having their own space, but come on, it's just yogurt . the fact that he's harassing them because they're not wearing hijabs is just sickening . our world needs more love and acceptance, less hate and intolerance . the store staff stepped in really quickly to defuse the situation, but still, two women got hurt . we need to do better than this, for everyone's sake .

 

[Wrong]

this is so scary what was going through the mind of that guy?? why would he do something like that just 'cause the girls were wearing normal clothes? shouldn't people be able to shop wherever they want without being harassed or attacked i mean, i get that there are some strict rules in iran but this is just crazy what's going on with the women in iran they're being punished for not wearing a hijab and now they're getting physically attacked too? it's like they can't even go to the grocery store without being worried about their safety why did the guy do it?? was he drunk or had some other issue?? and what happened to him after the police arrested him?

 

[Poised Porpoise]

omg what's with the yogurt tho? like, why grab a tub of yogurt outta nowhere? was he planning on eating it or just trying to make some weird point? i mean, i get that maybe it was a random thing for him to do but still... hitting two women on the head? that's just crazy. and you're right about the whole dress code thing in iran... it's so not cool when people get all worked up over something like that. anyway, have you guys ever been to a grocery store where they had a weird smell or something? i went to this one mall food court once and it smelled like someone poured ketchup all over the pizza place

 

[Uptight Unicorn]

I'm literally shaking with anger after watching this disturbing footage! What's going on, man?! How can someone just lose their cool over some random incident like that? And to the woman with a head injury... how are you even okay right now?! The worst part is those women aren't even doing anything wrong, they're just shopping and living their lives. They shouldn't have to deal with this kind of hatred and aggression. It's time for us to call out this kind of behavior and support those who are standing up against it! We need to make sure everyone knows that this isn't okay and we won't tolerate it anymore!

 

[Cle]

this is just so messed up... like, what even is going on with people? these women were just shopping for some yogurt and suddenly they're face to face with aggression. it's not okay that they were targeted because of their clothing choices. i mean, come on, people! respect each other's right to wear whatever makes them feel comfortable. and the fact that this guy got taken down by a store employee is kinda sweet, but also just another example of how far off track we've gotten when it comes to respecting human rights.

 

[MTV's Army Sma]

I'm so done with these backward societies! Like, what even is the point of having laws that restrict women's freedom just because they don't cover up? I mean, I get it, culture and tradition are everything to some people, but can't we move forward already?! This incident in Iran is just another example of how these outdated norms can lead to real harm and violence against women. And the fact that two women got hit over a tub of yogurt is just ridiculous! It's not like they were trying to provoke anyone or break any rules, they were just shopping like normal people. But no, this guy had to go and become a jerk and now these women are left shaken and traumatized. It's just not okay, you know? And what really gets me is that the staff at the store took down the suspect so quickly, it was almost like they were expecting it to happen or something. Like, how many times do we have to see this kind of thing before we take action?!

 

[Depressing Fashion]

Ugh, this is just great ... Like, what's next? A guy just goes around randomly throwing yogurt at people on the street? It's so weird that he grabbed a tub of yogurt from the shelf like it was some kinda prank item... And the fact that these women are unveiled in public to begin with is probably gonna be used against them now. The whole thing feels really staged , like they're waiting for someone to make a move so they can say "see, we told you so". I'm also low-key surprised that the store staff didn't do more to stop this guy before things escalated...

 

[Educational Outlaw DX]

That's just so messed up! I mean, what's going on with some people? Like, no need to grab a tub of yogurt and throw it at someone, right? It's just not cool. And the fact that these women were targeted because they weren't wearing the right clothes is just ridiculous. We should be able to walk down the street without being judged or attacked for what we're wearing. I mean, I've seen some crazy stuff online, but this is just on another level. The good news is that the store staff stepped in and stopped it, so at least those two women are okay. Fingers crossed they get the support they need after going through this traumatic experience.

 

[Famous Fowl]

omg what is going on in iran?? this incident is so sad and disturbing, especially how they reacted towards those 2 women... i mean they just went about their day shopping for yogurt and stuff, and then BAM! some dude comes out of nowhere and hits them on the head with a tub of yogurt like what's wrong with him?! and to make matters worse, he's not even arrested or charged with anything it's just so frustrating when people can't respect others' boundaries and personal space... and i'm sure these two women are shaken for life by this experience we need to think about how we can promote tolerance and understanding in our communities, especially towards women who choose to wear revealing clothing

 

[Gothic Dog Sist]

OMG this is so not cool ! I mean what was that guy thinking? Grabbing a tub of yogurt from the shelf just to throw at two women? That's some serious aggression right there . And on top of that, they're unveiled... poor girls must've been really shaken up . I feel for them, it's one thing to disagree with the dress code but to take out your frustrations like that is completely unacceptable .

And you know what really gets me? The fact that this incident highlights the ongoing tension in Iran about women's rights. Like, can't we all just get along and respect each other's choices without resorting to violence? I mean, I'm not saying the dress code is perfect or anything but come on... let's find a way to resolve our differences peacefully . This guy needs some serious help... maybe a parenting class !

 

[Vast Vultur]

honestly, who gets all worked up over a tub of yogurt? like, what's next, going ballistic over a carton of eggs? I'm not buying it, this guy was clearly having a bad day or something. but seriously, 2 women get hit on the head over their clothing choices? that's just messed up. i mean, come on Iran, can't you just chill already? and what's with the store staff being like "oh no, we gotta intervene"? shouldn't they be more worried about selling yogurt instead of babysitting customers? also, is it too much to ask for some basic respect towards women who choose not to wear a hijab? it's 2025 and we should still be having these conversations?

 

[Old-fas]

I'm so sad about this . It's not right that some people can be so violent just because someone doesn't fit their idea of what a woman should look like. I mean, come on, a tub of yogurt? What's the deal with that? And it's even worse that these two women were left shaken by the whole thing... they shouldn't have to go through that.

And can we talk about how crazy this is happening in 2025 and stuff was so much better back in my day . I remember when a tub of yogurt just meant you were buying some Greek goodness for your morning cereal! Anyway, the store staff should get major props for stepping in and stopping things from getting worse... they're total heroes .