Iran International·3 min read·medium
What the Islamic Republic does to its women footballers
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Raha Pourbakhsh
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Hardline Iranian lawmakers and activists are pressuring the government to strictly enforce compulsory hijab laws, criticizing the current administration for perceived leniency. Despite new legislation, implementation remains suspended due to fears of triggering widespread civil unrest.
Last week, hardline lawmaker Mohammad Naghd-Ali told parliament that another member had told him he cries after every parliamentary session because of the current state of women's dress.
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