Iran Opens 12-Judge Moral Security Office in Tehran as Hijab and Online Crackdown Widens
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Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Aug 19
Iran Opens 12-Judge Moral Security Office in Tehran as Hijab and Online Crackdown Widens
1 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Aug 19
Summary
Tehran prosecutors are setting up a 12-judge “moral security” office to pursue alleged violations of public morality, with initial enforcement aimed at hijab non-compliance, “unconventional clothing” sales and online content.
Ali Salehi said the new unit is already monitoring cyberspace and helped arrest two influencers accused of mocking Arbaeen ceremonies, after their social-media pages were blocked.
BBC Persian said the move comes alongside a renewed street presence by morality police and increased harassment of women seen without head coverings or in short sleeves.
Recent cases have also included an animal-rights influencer reportedly detained over a video using a religious song, while other users were pressured into posting apology videos over content tied to Mahsa Amini or the exiled crown prince.
Dadbaan, an Iranian legal network, said vague charges such as “moral security” lack clear legal basis and risk turning the justice system into a tool for policing private life and speech.