Iran Passes Hijab Bill

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The Spin

Anti-Iran narrative

The bill is inherently discriminatory and amounts to gender persecution. The Iranian government is using culture as a tool to weaponize public morals and violate women's fundamental rights, including freedom of opinion and expression.

Pro-Iran narrative

Contrary to Western propaganda, Islam and the Shia sect respect and protect women. The wearing of a hijab should not be de-contextualized and misrepresented by the West, which attempts to undermine the important position of women in Islam and in Iran.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 2% chance Iran will disempower its Guidance Patrol "modesty police" before 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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