Iran executes 3 men over violence during anti-government protests
NBCNov 24, 2022
The Facts
Iran's state-run Fars news agency reported on Sunday that vehicle and foot patrols are once again operating across the country to ensure women comply with a strict Islamic dress code.
Officers have been tasked with warning women outside the norm to adjust headscarves — or hijabs — and to wear long, loose-fitting clothing, sending into the judicial system those who violate the rules.
The Spin
Anti-Iran narrative
There's little doubt that the Iranian regime was irrational and completely out of touch with society. Yet, relaunching patrols to enforce the dress code is a terrible measure even for Tehran's leadership. This move can only wreak havoc in the country and reignite women-led anti-government protests.
Pro-Iran narrative
While enemies of Iran attempt to create cracks in the nation through warfare against the Islamic headscarf, Iranian women and girls will not give up their Muslim identity. The hijab is an unquestionable religious necessity and a practical principle of a nation that bolsters the traditional family. This policy must be protected and upheld.
