Some hijabs come off in Tehran cafes, but restrictions remain
Photos of bareheaded women drinking coffee in Tehran have drawn international attention, but for some Iranians the scenes do not signal change.
Images of bareheaded women sipping coffee in cafes in Tehran — seen as apparent defiance of the Islamic republic’s strict dress rule — have stirred interest outside Iran. Yet for Elnaz, 32, the scenes are no breakthrough, and official restrictions on head coverings remain in place.