For several months, the issue of wearing the hijab in Iran has sparked increasing tensions. While women continue to challenge the imposed rules, authorities are hesitant to escalate their repression. Reports of café closures for non-compliance with dress codes have emerged, but many young women are openly displaying their disobedience, notably by filming themselves without a veil on scooters. Criticism is intensifying in light of what is perceived as a misplaced priority amid an economic crisis.
Iranian women defy hijab bans despite repression
This article was updated at 14:10.