Iranwire – Iranian authorities are using a combination of violent tactics and invasive surveillance to enforce mandatory hijab rules on women.
This coincides with the implementation of the government’s “Noor Plan,” which aims to tighten restrictions on women’s clothing.
At the recent 35th Tehran International Book Fair, eyewitnesses reported the use of quadcopters equipped with cameras to target women not wearing hijabs.
The drones photograph them and transmit their location, enabling “hijab enforcers” to confront them directly.
Women attempting to enter the Book Fair without hijabs were reportedly denied entry altogether, with security forces stationed at every entrance.
The “Noor Plan” implementation has also seen numerous accounts of violent arrests by police and special units targeting women who defy the mandatory hijab.
Since April 13, Iran’s law enforcement agencies have been intensifying the enforcement of hijab regulations under the “Noor Plan.”
There have been numerous reports of women being arrested and harassed for perceived violations of dress codes across Iran.
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 also emerged detailing repressive tactics, especially targeting female students in various universities.
Additionally, there has been increasing pressure on civil activists, political dissenters, women political prisoners, and cultural figures.