Iran's Morality Police Reinstate Headscarf Enforcement, Detaining Women Without Hijabs

Iran's morality police, tasked with enforcing the country's strict dress code, will resume patrols to ensure women comply with hijab laws and cover their hair in public. This comes 10 months after the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who died in custody following her arrest for allegedly breaking the dress code. Her death sparked nationwide protests and led to a pause in the patrols. However, Islamic hardliners have been demanding their resumption. The morality police will warn women who are not complying with the rules and may take legal action if orders are disobeyed. The protests following Amini's death saw many women stop wearing hijabs altogether, but the authorities responded with stiffer punishments.