Iran: Cafés Targeted by Security Apparatus
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In September 2026, Iranian authorities closed at least seven cafés in Tehran, citing enforcement of the hijab mandate. These closures are seen by experts as a means of state control over social interactions, as the cafés were considered meeting points for regime critics. One café owner lost their business, and an entrepreneur received a prison sentence and asset forfeiture.
Source: dw.com
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