Where Iran’s Young People Gather, the Government Sees Threats to Its Authority

In recent weeks, the police have closed dozens of cafes, often citing laws that stipulate women must veil in public. Experts say the closures are part of an effort to...

By Leily Nikounazar and Yeganeh Torbati · The New York Times – World

In recent weeks, the police have closed dozens of cafes, often citing laws that stipulate women must veil in public. Experts say the closures are part of an effort to control public space.