Iran Temporarily Halts Stricter Hijab Law Following Domestic and International Pushback
The proposed law, which includes severe penalties for non-compliance, has been paused after criticism from President Pezeshkian and concerns over potential unrest.
- The Iranian government has postponed the implementation of a stricter hijab law, following significant opposition from reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian and international criticism.
- The proposed legislation, passed by Parliament in September 2023, sought harsh penalties, including fines, prison terms, and surveillance measures, for women and businesses violating hijab rules.
- President Pezeshkian, who lacks formal veto power, referred the law to the National Security Council, citing fears of renewed protests similar to those after Mahsa Amini's death
- The law's suspension reflects a broader internal power struggle between reformist and hardline factions in Iran's political system.
- Many Iranian women continue to defy mandatory hijab rules, a trend that gained momentum during the 2022 'Woman, Life, Freedom' protests, highlighting ongoing societal resistance.
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