Digital Sharia: Women Not Wearing Hijab in Iran Face Persecution Again

Women in Iran who do not wear the hijab are facing persecution once again, this time with the aid of a "digital sharia," reports Meduza.

It is noted that the system is not functioning well; for instance, men with long hair are being fined. The hijab continues to be one of Iran's main symbols. The authorities consider the obligation to wear a headscarf as one of the "pillars" of the Islamic regime that must never be renounced.

However, a significant portion of the population not only rejects the hijab but is also willing to actively protest against it. Since mid-April, a new campaign against morality has begun in the country, and to achieve their objectives, the authorities are trying to act gently and cunningly, employing minimal restrictions and a system of "smart cameras."

However, due to the country’s technological backwardness, such measures are not very effective; for example, men are sometimes fined for going out without a hijab.