In Tehran, Defiance Grows as Iranian Women Challenge Repressive Hijab Laws

In the northern neighborhoods of Tehran, it is impossible to ignore a quiet revolution unfolding on the streets. Women no longer hide behind strict hijabs mandated by Iran's authoritarian regime. Instead, their hair flows freely—brown, black, blonde, gray—openly defying decades of oppressive Islamic law. This shift was unimaginable just a few years ago when fear of the morality police kept women shackled under the weight of compulsory dress codes. But since the tragic death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 and the wave of nationwide protests that followed, Iranian women have taken a stand that echoes beyond mere fashion—it challenges the...