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Iranian women defy law and run Tehran race without hijab

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Hundreds of Iranian women participated in a 10-kilometer race in Tehran while openly defying the country's mandatory hijab laws. The event marked a significant public demonstration as runners completed the course without headscarves, directly challenging strict national dress codes.

The defiance highlights ongoing tensions surrounding women's rights and civil disobedience in Iran, where enforcement of the hijab has been a focal point of public resistance and legal scrutiny.

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