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Iranian Leader Criticizes Hijab Mandates Amid Global Protests

9/27/2025

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Masoud Pezeshkian criticized hijab mandates and crackdowns, asserting 'human beings have a right to choose'.
He acknowledged protests after Mahsa Amini's death but said the international response is disproportionate.
He faces limits from Supreme Leader Khamenei, who ruled out negotiations with the United States on nuclear issues.
The United Nations Security Council voted against delaying sanctions, complicating Pezeshkian's diplomacy.

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Masoud Pezeshkian criticized hijab mandates and crackdowns, asserting 'human beings have a right to choose'.
He acknowledged protests after Mahsa Amini's death but said the international response is disproportionate.
He faces limits from Supreme Leader Khamenei, who ruled out negotiations with the United States on nuclear issues.
The United Nations Security Council voted against delaying sanctions, complicating Pezeshkian's diplomacy.