It proposes severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines of up to 360 million Iranian rials ($720) for women who defy the mandatory hijab law. Those arrested will face imprisonment or a fine, and if the offense is repeated, the imprisonment or fine will be increased. The hijab became compulsory for women and girls over the age of 9 in 1981, two years after the Islamic Revolution in Iran. Many women have flouted the rule over the years and pushed the boundaries of what officials say is acceptable clothing. Women have also launched campaigns against the discriminatory law, although many have been pressured by the state and forced to leave the country.

Source: Wall Street Journal July 30, 2023 06:17 UTC