Iranian Police Use Cameras to Enforce Strict Dress Code for Women

Iranian authorities are installing cameras in public places to identify and penalize women who defy the compulsory dress code by not wearing a hijab. After being identified, violators will receive warning text messages. The move is aimed at preventing resistance against the hijab law, which requires women to cover their hair and wear long, loose-fitting clothes. Women who violate the law face public rebuke, fines, or arrest. The veil is considered one of the civilizational foundations of the Iranian nation and one of the practical principles of the Islamic Republic.