Iranian women defy law and run Tehran race without hijab

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 19, 2026Country: Iran
Society & Lifestyle
Iranian women defy law and run Tehran race without hijab

Hundreds of unveiled runners competed in a race in Tehran, representing one of the largest displays of defiance since the 2022 'women, life, freedom' protests. On the same day, veiled women marched in the capital to support the government and war effort, highlighting a stark contrast within Iranian society.

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