Khamenei supports stricter hijab enforcement in Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei finally weighed in on the recent controversy over the country’s enforcement of strict Islamic dress for women.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has expressed support for the country’s enforcement of strict hijab laws.
Speaking about the issues of women and hijab in televised remarks today, Khamenei said, “These issues were present at the beginning of the Islamic Revolution as well, and lately, with using hijab as an excuse, the failed attempt is being repeated.” He continued, “Some years ago I was asked, ‘On the issues of women, what defense do you have against the West?’ and I answered, ‘I don’t have a defense. I have an attack: Those who have turned women into a commodity must defend and give an answer.’”
