Iran's Renewed Crackdown on Women's Dress Codes Sparks Controversy.

Iran is attempting to reimpose strict dress codes for women, including the mandatory wearing of hijabs, months after a wave of protests saw women and girls remove their headscarves in protest. Officials have warned that people who encourage women to remove their hijabs will be prosecuted. The hijab has been obligatory for all women in Iran since the early 1980s. The renewed emphasis on the hijab was announced on April 8, with implementation beginning over the weekend. The plans have been met with criticism from some Iranian women.