Hijab Law Enforcement Intensifies After Kish Marathon Incident
Women in Iran are legally required to wear hijabs, but enforcement has weakened since 2022 protests.
Over 5,000 marathon participants were seen not complying with hijab dress code.
Conservative outlets condemned the event, and prosecutors criticized public decency breaches.
Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei called for stricter hijab law enforcement.
A 2023 athletics federation resignation followed a similar hijab violation.
Government refuses to ratify a bill for harsher hijab law penalties.
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