Iran's Supreme Leader Defends Hijab Amid Growing Resistance to Mandatory Dress Codes

Dec 04, 2025 02:44 am CST

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reaffirmed his support for mandatory hijab laws as more Iranian women challenge the strict Islamic dress code. This stance comes amid internal political tensions, with parliament criticizing judicial enforcement of headscarf laws and President Pezeshkian maintaining that women cannot be forced to wear hijab, highlighting the ongoing cultural struggle since the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.