Top Iranian conservative sparks fury with claim of no 'binding' hijab law
The story: A veteran figure in Iran’s conservative camp has landed himself in hot water after declaring that there is no "enforceable law” on observance of the hijab. Mohammad Reza Bahonar’s intervention implies that women may not be required to wear the Islamic headscarf and face no penalties if they make that choice. Bahonar’s suggestion has sparked a strong backlash from...
