On Sunday, Iranian authorities initiated a new campaign aimed at enforcing the mandatory Islamic headscarf for women, and subsequently, the morality police resurfaced on the streets.

This development occurred after a hiatus of 10 months since the death of a woman in their custody, which had triggered widespread protests throughout the country.

The aftermath of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini’s tragic demise last September had led to a partial withdrawal of the morality police, the Associated Press reported.

This retreat was a response to the massive demonstrations that erupted nationwide, demanding the overthrow of the longstanding theocratic regime that has governed Iran for more than four decades.

Although the protests had subsided earlier this year due to a forceful crackdown resulting in the loss of lives for over 500 protesters and the detention of nearly 20,000 individuals, many women persistently disregarded the official dress code.

This defiance was particularly prevalent in Tehran, the capital city, and other urban centers.

Written by staff