Iran’s President Massoud Peseschkian has vetoed a proposed hijab law, which would have imposed harsher penalties on women failing to comply with Islamic dress codes. The decision to defer the legislation, as announced by Vice President Shahram Dabiri, is seen as a partial victory by many Iranians, though concerns remain about future enforcement. The backdrop includes ongoing protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in custody for a hijab violation, indicating resistance to strict dress codes in urban areas.