Iran hesitates to clamp down on defiance of headscarf rules

Women in the Iranian capital are increasingly seen in public without headscarves. Some even wear crop tops. The shift away from conservative dressing rules follows mass protests after the 2022 death of a young woman who was detained for allegedly not wearing …

Women sit at outdoor cafes without headscarves and wearing crop tops. Men in shorts and women in leggings exercise together in parks. At sidewalk concerts, women stop to dance and literally let their…

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