Iran’s parliament has introduced stringent new veiling laws requiring women to fully cover their body outlines and hair, with severe penalties for non-compliance. This move comes despite President Massud Peseschkian’s earlier promises to relax hijab regulations. The proposed legislation has ignited significant backlash among the populace, described by some as a ‘declaration of war against women.’ Additionally, the timing of the law’s introduction coincides with the release of rapper Toomaj Salehi, who had previously faced severe punishment for his activism related to women’s rights.