Iran Hijab Row: 2 Iranian Actresses Accused Of Not Wearing Hijab, Strict Action May Be Taken

Iran Hijab Row: 2 Iranian actresses accused of not wearing hijab, strict action may be taken.

Iran has accused two leading actresses of publishing photos violating the country’s dress code, the news comes just weeks after announcing a crackdown on the violations, local media reported.

The leading Iranian news agency said late on Monday that police in Tehran had handed over the case against Katayun Riahi and Pantiya Bahram to Iran’s judiciary, accusing them of “the crime of not wearing the hijab in public and posting photos on the Internet”.

If prosecuted, could face fines or jail terms.

Earlier this month police said they would start using “smart” technology in public places to crack down on women flouting Iran’s mandatory dress code.