The head of Iran’s regime judiciary has threatened firm action against institutions described as “promoters of indecency and improper hijab.” Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said punishments would become harsher and that violator businesses—such as shops, cafes, and restaurants—would be sealed for long periods. Ejei is a long-time judicial figure within Iran’s regime and is known for his role in politically motivated prosecutions.
Speaking during his trip to Yazd, Ejei said he had recently issued a directive obligating intelligence agencies to identify what he called “organized networks promoting indecency and improper hijab.”
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He added that Iran’s police force “is legally responsible for confronting obvious crimes… when a person is officially half-naked or naked, there will be legal action in such cases.”
The judiciary chief said: “Violating businesses, such as restaurants and coffee shops, have also been notified that if actions contrary to law and Sharia occur on their premises, firm and legal measures will be taken, and it will no longer be the case that a violating business is sealed only for a short time.”
Ejei made these remarks at Yazd’s Administrative Council, one day after comments by Ali Khamenei, the leader of Iran’s regime, regarding compulsory hijab and women’s attire. Khamenei is the regime’s highest authority and directly influences judicial and security policies.
The leader of Iran’s regime yesterday criticized what he called Western ideas about women’s freedom and warned media outlets not to repeat such views.
Ejei’s warning about confronting the promotion of “indecency and improper hijab” comes as dozens of regime parliament members recently sent a letter to the judiciary chief demanding enforcement of the hijab law. Iran’s parliament is dominated by factions aligned with Khamenei.
Ejei also said: “I am not saying that only coercive measures should be taken in this matter, but I emphasize that this situation must not continue.”
He also addressed ceremonies and conferences in which women do not observe the attire mandated by the regime, adding: “Regarding chastity and hijab, and the problems arising in conferences and events, we will hold the officials who issue permits accountable as well.”
Yesterday—December 3—Ali Khamenei, the leader of Iran’s regime, met with a group of women and, while criticizing “Western culture,” said: “When discussing hijab, women’s attire, and cooperation between men and women, domestic media must not repeat and amplify the words of Westerners.”
At the same time, members of Iran’s parliament also warned about what they called the “growth of indecency and a nudity movement” in the country.
Ali Khamenei told state media: “The profound and effective view of Islam must be presented and amplified domestically and globally; this is the best way to promote Islam and will attract many people of the world, especially women, to it.”
One week ago, Elias Hazrati, the head of the government’s information council, confirmed that the leader of Iran’s regime had issued instructions to the government on “cultural and social matters.” Hazrati is a long-time political figure who often conveys guidance passed down from Khamenei’s office.
It is said that this directive was issued after the Intelligence Ministry sent Khamenei a report on the “status of hijab” and other social issues. Hazrati stated that the report addressed at least 23 social matters.
