Closure of Cafes for Non-Enforcement of Hijab Rules in Tehran

TLDR

• On July 19, at least seven cafes and restaurants in Tehran were closed down for not enforcing the mandatory hijab.
• The closures were reported by the human rights group HRANA.
• The enforcement of hijab rules is part of efforts by hardliners in Iran to impose stricter dress codes on women.
• This action reflects ongoing tensions between hardliners and women in Iran regarding personal freedoms.