Iran’s Medical Community Faces Mounting Pressure Over Hijab Compliance

Maryam Sinaiee
Maryam Sinaiee

Iran International

An operation room in Mashhad, northeastern Iran
An operation room in Mashhad, northeastern Iran

Authorities are increasing pressure on Iran’s medical community compelling female health workers to abide by hijab rules, including barring them from medical conferences if their clothing is not deemed Islamic enough.