Iran’s legislative body has forwarded a proposed hijab law to the influential Guardians Council for final review. Should this become law, women not adhering to the Islamic dress code could face penalties up to five years in prison, according to official reports. The “Bill Supporting Chastity and Hijab Culture” recently gained approval in a private […]
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