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In the news since Friday :
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- "Authorities in Iran are to crack down on women failing to follow the regime's definition of good Islamic dress. Some 200 extra police are to patrol the streets of Tehran confronting women who reveal ankles, sport thin headscarves or wear short or tight jackets. Those found to be in breach of Iran's Islamic dress code could face instant penalty fines.
The move is part of a blitz against anti-social behaviour, also targeting drugs and people who play loud music.
People walking pets or men sporting outlandish hairstyles could also face fines, of up to $55 (£31), said Tehran's police chief, Mortaza Talai.
Iran's clerical establishment says it wants to protect the values of the country's Islamic revolution against a corrupting Western influence.
The move is part of a blitz against anti-social behaviour, also targeting drugs and people who play loud music.
People walking pets or men sporting outlandish hairstyles could also face fines, of up to $55 (£31), said Tehran's police chief, Mortaza Talai. Iran's clerical establishment says it wants to protect the values of the country's Islamic revolution against a corrupting Western influence." - Driving home today I heard on BBC news that Iranian Women will now be allowed to view sporting events, this following several protests and 'illegal' attendances. (I haven't been able to find 3rd party verification of this yet though).