Iran’s rulers, the self-declared custodians of morality, have decided to temporarily suspend their shiny new hijab law. The legislation – which essentially criminalizes women for daring to expose a strand of hair or, heaven forbid, an ankle – was due to launch on December 13. But facing growing domestic protests and global ridicule, Iran’s National … Continue reading Iran pauses ‘national security priority’ dress code law for women after backlash over fines and 15-year prison terms