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The Price of Iranian Girls Ranges from 20,000 to 10 Million Tomans - 2003-06-07

Feb 10, 2026 February 10, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Recent reports from Iranian media reveal alarming instances of sexual slavery involving Iranian women and girls, with prices ranging from 20,000 to 10 million tomans. A young girl was sold to a Gulf national, while a corruption ring in Shiraz was renting out women for nightly fees. This highlights the severe exploitation and trafficking issues faced by women in Iran.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The alarming reports of sexual slavery in Iran highlight critical issues of women's rights and trafficking that require urgent attention.

👥 Key Players

Iranian Government MENTIONED
Regulator and enforcer of laws regarding women's rights
"The government's failure to effectively address human trafficking and sexual exploitation reflects broader issues of women's rights and governance in Iran."
Corruption Ring in Shiraz MENTIONED
Criminal organization involved in trafficking and exploitation
"This ring exemplifies the systemic issues of corruption and exploitation of vulnerable populations in Iran."
Gulf Nationals MENTIONED
Clients of the trafficking operations
"Their involvement highlights cross-border trafficking issues and the demand for sexual services in the region."

📰 What Happened

Recent reports reveal alarming instances of sexual slavery involving Iranian women and girls, with prices for exploitation ranging from 20,000 to 10 million tomans. A young girl was sold to a Gulf national, and a corruption ring in Shiraz was renting out women for nightly fees.

  • A young girl was sold for 10 million tomans to a Gulf national.
  • A corruption ring in Shiraz was renting out women and girls for an average of 70,000 tomans per night.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This situation underscores the severe exploitation and trafficking issues faced by women in Iran, raising questions about the government's ability to protect its citizens.
🌍 Regional: The trafficking of women across borders impacts regional stability and highlights the demand for such services in Gulf countries.
🌐 International: Internationally, this raises concerns about human rights abuses and the need for greater intervention and support for vulnerable populations.

📚 Background

Iran has long struggled with issues of women's rights and human trafficking, compounded by societal and legal barriers that leave many women vulnerable to exploitation.

Human trafficking Women's rights in Iran
📡 Source: NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The reports come from Iranian media and organizations focused on women's issues, which may have varying degrees of reliability based on their affiliations.

According to the Women in Iran website: Iranian media has recently published distressing news and reports about the sexual slavery of women. A young girl told the investigator of the seventh branch of Tehran's criminal court that she was sold for 10 million tomans to a man who was a citizen of one of the Gulf countries, and this man intended to take her out of the country and transfer her to Dubai. Additionally, a corruption ring in Shiraz was renting out 40 women and girls to wealthy individuals for an average of 70,000 tomans per night. This ring found clients for them based on the women's beauty and paid them 20,000 tomans out of the 70,000 tomans rental fee. Zhila, a member of this ring, told the authorities that some women and girls stayed in a house owned by the ring in exchange for a little food and clothing provided to them, and they did not demand any money from them. The Women's Magazine also published a detailed report in its recent issue about the situation of Iranian women and girls in Dubai, mentioning various prices for the sexual slavery of women in Dubai.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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