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Iran's Supreme Council Halts Stricter Hijab Law

The decision reflects a deepening political rift in Iran over women's rights and concerns about potential unrest.

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Overview

  • The Sicherheitsrat, Iran's Supreme Council for National Security, has blocked the implementation of a stricter hijab law passed by parliament.
  • The proposed law included harsher penalties such as heavy fines, withdrawal of public services, and imprisonment for repeat offenders.
  • President Massud Peseschkian vetoed the law in December 2024, citing fears of renewed protests and unrest, and referred it to the Sicherheitsrat for review.
  • The hijab mandate remains a core ideological issue in Iran, but widespread resistance has grown, particularly after the 2022 protests sparked by the death of Jina Mahsa Amini.
  • This decision underscores the ongoing power struggle between hardliners advocating for stricter Islamic values and moderates pushing for reform.