Iran's President Raisi wants to keep strict headscarf controls


by Raw Story

Raw Story— Despite fierce protests from society, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi wants to maintain strict police checks on women for headscarf offences. "Respecting the headscarf is not only a religious, but also a political and legal obligation for Iranian women," said Raisi on Sunday. There is therefore "no doubt whatsoever" that checks must continue to be carried out consistently, the ultra-conservative cleric said, according to the presidential office's website.

The Times of Israel—Iran’s Raisi to make official visit to Pakistan from Monday. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will make an official visit to Pakistan from Monday to Wednesday, Pakistan's ministry of foreign affairs...

KTSA—Iran’s Raisi says Israel must be brought to justice for ‘usurpation’ of Palestinian territories. Raisi was delivering a statement during his one-day visit to Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

WTOP—Iran’s Raisi says Israel must be brought to justice for ‘usurpation’ of Palestinian territories. COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said Israel must be brought to justice for “usurpation and oppression” of the Palestinian territories, if not there won't be a guarantee that