Multiple Iranian media reports citing officials have confirmed the death of a 59-year-old Iranian woman after she had a cardiac arrest in a hospital, on Monday (April 24). The semi-official Fars news agency confirmed the death but described the conflict as a fight between “several passengers and a group of people.”&nbsp;

The report by Fars also said that police have detained several people in connection with the incident. A report by Iran International, citing footage of the incident said that the scuffles took place at the parking lot of Mahan Garden which is a tourist attraction in the country’s Eastern Kerman Province while the victim and her family are said to be visitors from the southern port city of Bandar Abbas.

The video in question was reportedly taken from a bus which carried the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) affiliated Basij militia members and their families who were in Kerman to visit the grave of military officer Qassem Soleimani who was assassinated in 2020, reported Iran International.&nbsp;

The fighting broke out after vigilantes assaulted a member of the victim’s family over her hijab, said the media report. It also suggested that it was a Basij member who ordered the woman’s family member to cover her hair.&nbsp;

The governor of Kerman, Ali Babaei described the incident as a “mass conflict” which was sparked by personal issues and confirmed the death of a 59-year-old woman and the injury of several others. So far, police have detained several people in relation to the incident, said the governor without giving any further details.&nbsp;The identity of the victim has also not been disclosed.&nbsp;

The incident has also prompted an investigation where judiciary official, Yousef Sobhani, said “any possible crime would be seriously dealt with,” as quoted by Iran International. Iran has recently intensified its crackdown on women not wearing a headscarf.&nbsp;

Some of the steps reportedly include shutting businesses if their customers do not comply with the hijab law and sending “hijab warning” text messages to nearly everyone who uses a mobile phone, including some men.&nbsp;

Earlier this month, two women were arrested in Iran for not wearing the hijab after a rowdy man created a ruckus and attacked the duo with what seemingly appears to be yoghurt in the northwest city of Mashad. Iran’s judiciary said the two women were arrested for flouting the country’s hijab mandate while the man was also detained for disturbing the public order.&nbsp; 
 
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Multiple Iranian media reports citing officials have confirmed the death of a 59-year-old Iranian woman after she had a cardiac arrest in a hospital, on Monday (April 24). The semi-official Fars news agency confirmed the death but described the conflict as a fight between “several passengers and a group of people.” The report by Fars also said that police have detained several people in connection with the incident. A report by Iran International, citing footage of the incident said that the scuffles took place at the parking lot of Mahan Garden which is a tourist attraction in the country’s Eastern Kerman Province while the victim and her family are said to be visitors from the southern port city of Bandar Abbas. The video in question was reportedly taken from a bus which carried the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) affiliated Basij militia members and their families who were in Kerman to visit the grave of military officer Qassem Soleimani who was assassinated in 2020, reported Iran International. The fighting broke out after vigilantes assaulted a member of the victim’s family over her hijab, said the media report. It also suggested that it was a Basij member who ordered the woman’s family member to cover her hair. The governor of Kerman, Ali Babaei described the incident as a “mass conflict” which was sparked by personal issues and confirmed the death of a 59-year-old woman and the injury of several others. So far, police have detained several people in relation to the incident, said the governor without giving any further details. The identity of the victim has also not been disclosed. The incident has also prompted an investigation where judiciary official, Yousef Sobhani, said “any possible crime would be seriously dealt with,” as quoted by Iran International. Iran has recently intensified its crackdown on women not wearing a headscarf. Some of the steps reportedly include shutting businesses if their customers do not comply with the hijab law and sending “hijab warning” text messages to nearly everyone who uses a mobile phone, including some men. Earlier this month, two women were arrested in Iran for not wearing the hijab after a rowdy man created a ruckus and attacked the duo with what seemingly appears to be yoghurt in the northwest city of Mashad. Iran’s judiciary said the two women were arrested for flouting the country’s hijab mandate while the man was also detained for disturbing the public order. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Iranian woman dies of heart attack after fighting erupted over hijab rule: Reports

Iran is stepping up its attempts to further rein in the increasing number&nbsp;of women defying the nation's compulsory dress code. As per the police, Iranian authorities are installing cameras in public places and thoroughfares to identify and penalise unveiled women. Violators will reportedly receive "warning text messages as to the consequences," said the police.

Police have called on owners of businesses to "seriously monitor the observance of societal norms with their diligent inspections."

The move, as per the Iranian judiciary’s Mizan news agency and other state media, is aimed at "preventing resistance against the hijab law."

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Since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran's morality police last September, a growing number of Iranian women have been ditching the&nbsp;veil.&nbsp;

As per the Iranian media reports, such resistance "tarnishes" Iran’s spiritual image and spreads insecurity.

Amini was reportedly detained for allegedly violating the nation's hijab rules. Since then, violent protests have rocked Iran, which have been violently put down by the nation's security forces.

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However, women are still widely seen defying the obligatory dress code; roaming around unveiled in malls, restaurants, shops, etc.

A March 30 statement by Iran's Interior Ministry described the veil as "one of the civilisational foundations of the Iranian nation" and "one of the practical principles of the Islamic Republic." It added that there would be no retreat on the issue and urged citizens to confront unveiled women. Under Iran's Islamic Sharia law, which was imposed after the 1979 revolution, Iranian women are mandated to cover their hair. Violators have faced public rebuke, fines, or arrest.

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Iran is stepping up its attempts to further rein in the increasing number of women defying the nation's compulsory dress code. As per the police, Iranian authorities are installing cameras in public places and thoroughfares to identify and penalise unveiled women. Violators will reportedly receive "warning text messages as to the consequences," said the police. Police have called on owners of businesses to "seriously monitor the observance of societal norms with their diligent inspections." The move, as per the Iranian judiciary’s Mizan news agency and other state media, is aimed at "preventing resistance against the hijab law." Also read | Women without hijab to be prosecuted ‘without mercy’, warns Iran’s judiciary chief Since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran's morality police last September, a growing number of Iranian women have been ditching the veil. As per the Iranian media reports, such resistance "tarnishes" Iran’s spiritual image and spreads insecurity. Amini was reportedly detained for allegedly violating the nation's hijab rules. Since then, violent protests have rocked Iran, which have been violently put down by the nation's security forces. Also read | WATCH | Man attacks two women with yoghurt for not wearing hijab in Iran, all three arrested However, women are still widely seen defying the obligatory dress code; roaming around unveiled in malls, restaurants, shops, etc. A March 30 statement by Iran's Interior Ministry described the veil as "one of the civilisational foundations of the Iranian nation" and "one of the practical principles of the Islamic Republic." It added that there would be no retreat on the issue and urged citizens to confront unveiled women. Under Iran's Islamic Sharia law, which was imposed after the 1979 revolution, Iranian women are mandated to cover their hair. Violators have faced public rebuke, fines, or arrest. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Iran installs cameras in public places to identify, penalise women defying hijab laws

Iran is in the midst of implementing new methods to enforce the Hijab law, requiring women to dress modestly and wear headscarves in public places, which includes imposing a fine, denying employment and even barring&nbsp;those without a headscarf from leaving the country, said reports.

Earlier this year, the Islamic republic faced widespread protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death in police custody following her arrest for alleged breach of the Islamic republic's dress code for women by the country’s morality police for ‘inappropriate’ attire.&nbsp;

“Observance of hijab is a legal issue and one of our religious values. Most of our women also observe this issue,” said Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi to the Rouydad24 website, on Friday.

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Reportedly, he was defending his decision after media reports alleged that Iranian police have resumed warning women over headscarves as many received a warning via SMS about removing their hijabs inside their car, in the past week or so.&nbsp;

A report by the Fars news agency, which is supposedly affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), citing an anonymous senior police officer source, told them that the new phase of a plan to enforce hijab has commenced across the country, which includes the warning SMS.&nbsp;

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The development comes after a lawmaker in December reportedly said that the regime is making some decisions about the hijab rules and that the methods of enforcing them may change. “It is possible that women who do not observe hijab would be informed via SMS, asking them to respect the law,” said a report by Iran International citing the official.&nbsp;

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It added, “After notifying them, we enter the warning stage... and last, the bank account of the person who unveiled may be blocked.” Additionally, a report by Reformist Shargh Daily, on Thursday (January 5) claimed that the new measures include banning those without headscarves from leaving the country, denying them access to public services, employment and even community services as well as imposing fines.&nbsp; 
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Iran is in the midst of implementing new methods to enforce the Hijab law, requiring women to dress modestly and wear headscarves in public places, which includes imposing a fine, denying employment and even barring those without a headscarf from leaving the country, said reports. Earlier this year, the Islamic republic faced widespread protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death in police custody following her arrest for alleged breach of the Islamic republic's dress code for women by the country’s morality police for ‘inappropriate’ attire. “Observance of hijab is a legal issue and one of our religious values. Most of our women also observe this issue,” said Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi to the Rouydad24 website, on Friday. ALSO READ | Women must wear headscarves even in cars, Iranian police resume warnings Reportedly, he was defending his decision after media reports alleged that Iranian police have resumed warning women over headscarves as many received a warning via SMS about removing their hijabs inside their car, in the past week or so. A report by the Fars news agency, which is supposedly affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), citing an anonymous senior police officer source, told them that the new phase of a plan to enforce hijab has commenced across the country, which includes the warning SMS. ALSO WATCH | Iran: Women ordered to wear headscarves even in cars, receive warning over text message The development comes after a lawmaker in December reportedly said that the regime is making some decisions about the hijab rules and that the methods of enforcing them may change. “It is possible that women who do not observe hijab would be informed via SMS, asking them to respect the law,” said a report by Iran International citing the official. ALSO WATCH | Iran executes 2 more protesters; Khamenei appoints new national police chief It added, “After notifying them, we enter the warning stage... and last, the bank account of the person who unveiled may be blocked.” Additionally, a report by Reformist Shargh Daily, on Thursday (January 5) claimed that the new measures include banning those without headscarves from leaving the country, denying them access to public services, employment and even community services as well as imposing fines. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Iran finds new methods to enforce Hijab law, terms it part of religious values: Reports

As anti-hijab protests engulf Iran, a senior Iranian political figure has called for the re-examination of the enforcement of compulsory hijab law. Ali Larijani, a former speaker of the Iranian parliament, also said that the protests have deep political roots, and are not simply the product of US or Israeli agitation. He said that extremist actions breed extreme response.

In an interview with an Iranian news site, Larijani said, “The hijab has a cultural solution, it does not need decrees and referendums. I appreciate the services of the police force and Basij [paramilitary militia], but this burden of encouraging the hijab should not be assigned to them."

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“Do not doubt that when a cultural phenomenon becomes widespread, rigid response to it is not the cure. The people and young people who come to the street are our own children."

He also talked of Shah’s rule prior to 1979 saying that back then the hijab was not a compulsion and women wore it out of choice.

Larijani's comments showcase a divide that has now crept into the the political scene of the country following Mahsa Amini's death and the consequent protests across the country. The 22-year-old was arrested by Iran's so-called morality police for not wearing the hijab properly and later died in custody.

Iranian administration and supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have blamed western countries for the unrest. Authorities have also been trying to undermine the credibility of Amini's family. Protesters had called for a mass rally in Tehran on Wednesday. 
 
Tehran witnessed violence overnight besides in the Kurdish towns of Sanandaj, Saqez, Bukan and Dehgolan. Many shops also remained shut, while a demonstration led by the Tehran bar association was broken up by security forces.

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A blockade on the internet has also been imposed to stop people from gathering. The protests have now turned into an anti-government rally and efforts are being made to stop them.

Oslo-based Iran Human Rights Centre has put the death toll at over 200. Mostafa Tajzadeh, a popular reformist political was also sentenced to eight years in prison for colluding with others against the system.&nbsp;

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As anti-hijab protests engulf Iran, a senior Iranian political figure has called for the re-examination of the enforcement of compulsory hijab law. Ali Larijani, a former speaker of the Iranian parliament, also said that the protests have deep political roots, and are not simply the product of US or Israeli agitation.

As anti-hijab protests engulf Iran, a senior Iranian political figure has called for the re-examination of the enforcement of compulsory hijab law. Ali Larijani, a former speaker of the Iranian parliament, also said that the protests have deep political roots, and are not simply the product of US or Israeli agitation. He said that extremist actions breed extreme response. In an interview with an Iranian news site, Larijani said, “The hijab has a cultural solution, it does not need decrees and referendums. I appreciate the services of the police force and Basij [paramilitary militia], but this burden of encouraging the hijab should not be assigned to them." Also Read | Iran hijab protests show the limits of people power “Do not doubt that when a cultural phenomenon becomes widespread, rigid response to it is not the cure. The people and young people who come to the street are our own children." He also talked of Shah’s rule prior to 1979 saying that back then the hijab was not a compulsion and women wore it out of choice. Larijani's comments showcase a divide that has now crept into the the political scene of the country following Mahsa Amini's death and the consequent protests across the country. The 22-year-old was arrested by Iran's so-called morality police for not wearing the hijab properly and later died in custody. Iranian administration and supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have blamed western countries for the unrest. Authorities have also been trying to undermine the credibility of Amini's family. Protesters had called for a mass rally in Tehran on Wednesday. Tehran witnessed violence overnight besides in the Kurdish towns of Sanandaj, Saqez, Bukan and Dehgolan. Many shops also remained shut, while a demonstration led by the Tehran bar association was broken up by security forces. × A blockade on the internet has also been imposed to stop people from gathering. The protests have now turned into an anti-government rally and efforts are being made to stop them. Oslo-based Iran Human Rights Centre has put the death toll at over 200. Mostafa Tajzadeh, a popular reformist political was also sentenced to eight years in prison for colluding with others against the system. (With inputs from agencies)

Senior Iranian political figure calls for rethink of compulsory hijab law