Iranian woman defying hijab law says there's 'no turning back' despite 'morality police' resuming patrols
Iran's "morality police" are again patrolling the streets, a year after widespread protests erupted following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody. Iran's "morality police," are again patrolling the streets to enforce the country’s compulsory hijab law, nearly a year after widespread protests erupted following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody. The controversial measure was announced Sunday along with a series of other severe actions that are being taken against women, Iranian authorities said. Amini was on a trip to Tehran last September when the morality police arrested her for not wearing "proper hijab ." She was taken into custody only to be announced dead at a hospital three days later, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency. Her death sparked protests among women who risked their lives by ripping off their hijabs and cutting their hair in public. Iran Human Rights reported that at least 537 peo...