Iranian President's Wife Defends Harsh Hijab Law as a Form of Respect for Women

The wife of Iran's president defended the country's strict hijab law, comparing it to dress codes everywhere and stating that prison time for violations is "out of respect for women." She did not directly answer when asked about the punishment for noncompliance, but emphasized that breaking any law comes with its own set of punishments. The public hijab requirement has faced pushback from the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement, with at least 551 protesters killed since its start.