The Iranian president vetoed the law on the compulsory wearing of the hijab, causing public unrest
Iran's president has rejected a new law that tightens the requirements for wearing the hijab and increases punishments for women. The law caused unrest and resistance among both the government and society. The country continues to discuss the possible partial cancellation of the document.
The President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, vetoed a new law tightening the requirements for the mandatory wearing of the hijab for women. A law passed by the country's parliament increases fines, imposes a ban on travel abroad, and even provides for the confiscation of property for violators. The President expressed fears that the new law could lead to public unrest and protests.
After the law was submitted to the Supreme National Security Council, the Iranian Parliament is set to adopt it, believing that the president should have first sent the document for revision, and then addressed the council.
The recent incident with the musician Simple Ahmadi, who performed without a hijab and posted it on YouTube, caused a resonance and led to her arrest along with the band members. Despite the arrest, the musicians were released, which was a small victory for the Iranian society, which supports the fight against strict norms.
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