The Islamic Republic's police have arrested the wife and daughter of former Iranian national football team goalkeeper Ahmadreza Abedzadeh.
According to the Rokna news agency, Nafiseh Latifian and Negar Abedzadeh were detained on Fersehthe Street in Tehran for not wearing the mandatory hijab on Saturday.
Fars news agency, which is linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, corroborated the report but claimed the arrests were due to "creating tension and fighting with officers."
Fars also reported that Abedzadeh’s family members were released after temporary detention.
The Tehran police chief announced stricter enforcement of mandatory hijab rules starting April 13.
The police threatened Iranian women and girls with "legal action" for non-compliance.
Abbas Ali Mohammadian, Greater Tehran's police commander, declared the start of intensified enforcement against those not adhering to hijab guidelines.
He stated, "People who ignored previous police warnings will be specifically warned again in the city from today, and legal actions will be taken against them."
Social media reports and videos show a significant police presence, including the notorious Morality Police, on the streets of major Iranian cities.
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