Iranian women defy law and run Tehran race without hijab
Summary
Hundreds of Iranian women ran a 10-kilometer race in Tehran without wearing the required hijab, showing a large act of defiance against the law. At the same time, other women in the city wore hijabs and marched to support the government and its war efforts.Key Facts
- The race took place in Tehran, Iran’s capital city.
- Many women ran without wearing hijabs, which is legally required in Iran.
- This event is one of the biggest acts of protest since the 2022 “women, life, freedom” movement.
- On the same day, other women marched in Tehran wearing hijabs.
- The women who marched supported the government and its involvement in a war.
- The event highlights a clear division in the city between protest and government support.
- The 10-kilometer race was used by protestors to show resistance to Iran’s hijab law.
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