UN Report Details Iran's Surveillance Tactics to Enforce Hijab Laws

The report reveals the use of drones, facial recognition, and public informants to monitor and penalize women defying mandatory dress codes.

A UN investigation highlights Iran's intensified use of electronic surveillance, including drones and facial recognition, to enforce mandatory hijab laws.
Authorities have implemented a mobile app enabling citizens to report women violating dress codes, with reports triggering police warnings and vehicle impoundments.
The crackdown comes under the 'Noor Plan,' which has led to at least 618 arrests since its reimplementation in April 2024.
The findings follow ongoing repression two and a half years after Mahsa Amini's death in custody, which sparked nationwide protests against hijab laws in 2022.
The report also notes Iran's broader efforts to silence dissent, including targeting activists and journalists both domestically and abroad.