In recent weeks, the police have closed dozens of cafes, often citing laws that stipulate women must veil in public. Experts say the closures are part of an effort to control public space.
Category: Muslim Veiling
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Iran Cracks Down on One Luxury Left to Its Youth: Coffee Shops
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The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask
The New York Times – On the Runway:Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.
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A New Age of Iranian Cinema Is on Display at the Oscars
“The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” an Oscar-nominated movie filmed in secret in Iran, highlights the Iranian film world’s groundbreaking new work, inspired by the women-led protests in 2022.
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Iranian Climber Elnaz Rekabi Is Welcomed by Crowds in Tehran
The New York Times – Sports:Elnaz Rekabi, whose appearance without a head scarf at an event in Seoul raised fears about her future, was welcomed home by crowds in Tehran. Her motivations, and her fate, however, remain unclear.