Iran’s morality police return to enforce hijab rule
TEHRAN, Iran – Iran’s morality police have resumed patrols to enforce the country’s dress code. The dress code requires women to cover their bodies and wear a headscarf.
According to the state-run Fars news agency, the patrols to monitor compliance with the dress code are being carried out throughout the country.
The morality policy had been withdrawn following nationwide protests that erupted in September 2022.
The protests erupted in response to the death of a 22-year-old woman in police custody.
She was arrested by the morality police for not wearing a headscarf.
More than 200 people, including security forces, were killed in the month-long unrest. Human rights groups, however, estimate the number at more than 500.
At least seven people were executed for their involvement in the protests, which lasted until January.
Many more remain on death row, despite repeated calls for a pardon.
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