| Iranâs religious police will launch a summer crackdown on Western-style coffee shops and women who flout Islamic dress codes, a newspaper reported yesterday. Tehranâs prosecutor announced last month that a campaign against âsocial corruptionâ was under way and Tehranis have complained about an increase in raids on parties. âAs summer approaches, we have decided to confront corruption at cultural and sports centers, video clubs, and coffee shops... that fail to observe the regulations,â Tehran Police Chief Morteza Talaei was quoted as saying in the Tosea newspaper. Women who wear figure-hugging coats and revealing headscarves risk fines, jail and lashes. Conservative MP Mohammad Reza Bahonar approved of police efforts but warned against taking a tough line. |