Women without headscarves are increasingly visible in public spaces across Tehran, Iran's capital, suggesting a quiet relaxation of the country's mandatory hijab laws. No official statement has been issued confirming or denying the shift in enforcement. The apparent change comes after years of mass protests that erupted following the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who died in morality police custody after being detained for allegedly wearing an "improper" hijab.