Hijab Enforcement in Iran: Slackening but Restrictions Remain

While the enforcement of hijab wearing in Iran appears to have eased, authorities still retain the power to summon women for non-compliance and shut down businesses that do not uphold the rule.

29 Apr, 04:55 — 29 Apr, 04:55

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As some hijabs come off in Iran, restrictions stay in place

Though enforcement of wearing hijab appears to have slackened, authorities can still summon women for not wearing the headscarf and shut down cafes for not upholding the rule.

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Hijab Enforcement in Iran: Slackening but Restrictions Remain

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As some hijabs come off in Iran, restrictions stay in place

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