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- CBC observed a surge of Tehran women publicly forgoing the compulsory hijab, even in conservative districts, weeks after the January 2026 crackdown.
- The hijab-removal trend is linked to the January 2026 protests that began in late December 2025 after the rial collapsed.
- Women who discard the hijab risk fines or arrest.
- Many ride motorbikes or scooters and keep a scarf loosely around their necks to avoid police identification.
