This is the moment a brave Iranian woman fought back against an alleged mugger.

The woman in casual wear was strolling along Africa Boulevard in northern Tehran when she was allegedly groped by a passing motorcycle rider on October 31.

CCTV footage shows how the furious pedestrian shoved the driver to the pavement before trying to manhandle him off his two-wheeler. She attempted to take a photo of him on her phone, but he drove away from the scene.

Iranian police force data found that street harassment of women had doubled from 70,000 cases to 142,000 in 2019.

In Iran, women face numerous restrictions under Sharia laws enforced by 'morality police' that limit their freedoms in areas such as dress, public behaviour, and access to certain roles in society.

The compulsory hijab law mandates that women cover their hair and dress modestly, with strict penalties for non-compliance. Despite these restrictions, Iranian women have been advocating for greater rights and equality.