Confusion over Iran's religious police as women drop hijab

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Confusion over the status of Iran's religious police grows as state media cast doubt on reports the force had been shut down. The mixed messages have raised speculation that Iran's cleric-run leadership is considering concessions in an attempt to defuse widespread anti-government protests. Monday marked the start of another three-day nationwide strike called by protesters.

Published 2 months ago · Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

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Confusion over Iran's religious police as women drop hijab

Confusion over the status of Iran's religious police is growing as state media cast doubt on reports the force had been shut down.

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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Confusion over Iran's religious police as women drop hijab

Confusion over the status of Iran’s religious police is growing as state media cast doubt on reports the force had been shut down

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Confusion over Iran's religious police as women drop hijab

CAIRO (AP) — Confusion over the status of Iran’s religious police grew as state media cast doubt on reports the force had been shut down. Despite the uncertainty, it has appeared for weeks that enforcement of the strict dress code has been scaled back as more women walk the streets without wearing the required headscarf.

2 months ago·United States

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Confusion over Iran's religious police as women drop hijab

Confusion over the status of Iran’s religious police is growing as state media cast doubt on reports the force had been shut down

2 months ago·United States

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Confusion over Iran’s religious police as women drop hijab

Monday also marked the start of another three-day nationwide strike called by protesters, who are seeking a change in the country’s leadership.

2 months ago·Sydney, Australia

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Confusion over Iran's religious police as women drop hijab

CAIRO (AP) -- Confusion over the status of Iran's religious police grew as state media cast doubt on reports the force had been shut down. Despite the uncertainty, it has appeared for weeks that enforcement of the strict dress code has been scaled back as more women walk the streets without wearing the required headscarf.

2 months ago·Canada

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