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Tehran Creates “Moral Security” Prosecutor Office to Police Dress

8/24/2026

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Ali Salehi Launches Moral Security

On August 23, 2026, Tehran Prosecutor Ali Salehi announced a new “moral security” prosecutor’s office in Tehran.
Legal network Dadbaan warned that the vague “moral security” label lacks explicit statutory authority and could expand criminal intervention in private life.
The office’s monitoring unit will review online content to pursue legal action against immoral posts.
Twelve judges will staff the new office, whose first targets are stores selling unconventional clothing.

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Ali Salehi Launches

On August 23, 2026, Tehran Prosecutor Ali Salehi announced the creation of a new “moral security” prosecutor’s office in Tehran.
The office is viewed as widening state control over women’s dress and public behavior, heightening everyday pressure on citizens.
HRANA reported seven cafés closed on July 19 for ignoring hijab.
Prosecutors and hardline officials warned of strict action against indecency, urging tighter dress-code enforcement.

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Legal network Dadbaan warned that the vague “moral security” label lacks explicit statutory authority and could expand criminal intervention into private life.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

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Ali Salehi Launches Moral Security

On August 23, 2026, Tehran Prosecutor Ali Salehi announced a new “moral security” prosecutor’s office in Tehran.
Legal network Dadbaan warned that the vague “moral security” label lacks explicit statutory authority and could expand criminal intervention in private life.
The office’s monitoring unit will review online content to pursue legal action against immoral posts.
Twelve judges will staff the new office, whose first targets are stores selling unconventional clothing.

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