Restricted abortion access

"Although Iranian authorities have widely restricted access to abortion in an attempt to reverse demographic decline, more women are going outside the law to end unwanted pregnancies. According to figures from the Iranian Ministry of Health reported by the Khabaronline news website in June 2024, over 600,000 illegal abortions are performed annually in Iran. Experts say poverty, joblessness, and lack of social security are contributing factors forcing women to undergo an abortion despite serious risks...."