Tehran police expand crackdown: bans on cafe live music, hookahs, hijab enforcement

Tehran police announced new restrictions on cafes, banning live music, hookahs, and tightening hijab compliance, extending the ongoing enforcement campaign against women defying the mandatory hijab. This marks an escalation of domestic social control measures, signaling a hardening of state policy amid sustained protests. The move may further fuel civil unrest and international scrutiny, though immediate market impact is limited.