32 Agencies Taskes to Enforce Iran's Mandatory Hijab Amid Crackdown

The police commander of the Islamic Republic revealed that 32 agencies are responsible for implementing the mandatory hijab rules. 

"There are for the issue of hijab and chastity; unfortunately, some of them do not fulfill their missions and even in this field they have also become demanding," police chief Ahmadreza Radan said Friday. 

"The enemy is trying to claim that the police is alone in the implementation of the hijab and chastity plan," he said.

Continuing to defend the performance of the police in dealing with citizens, he added: "One of the accusations against the police is that the police only pay attention to hijab and chastity, which is not the case."

"Hijab and chastity are completely cultural and social issues, and we clearly state that we do not have a security perspective in this field," he claimed. 

Since April 13, Iran's law enforcement agencies have intensified the enforcement of hijab regulations under the national action plan "Noor."

Across Iran, there have been numerous reports of women being arrested and subjected to the use of force due to perceived violations of dress codes. 

Users across social networks are participating in a spontaneous campaign using the hashtag "war against women" to document their experiences and observations regarding the government's crackdown on the opponents of mandatory hijab.

Reports have surfaced detailing the use of repressive tactics, particularly on female students in various universities.

Moreover, pressure has also been mounting on civil activists, political dissenters, women political prisoners, and cultural figures.