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Iran Opens Ominous 'Clinic For Quitting Hijab Removal' To Re-educate Women Who Refuse To Cover Up

In an ongoing crackdown on women's rights, Iran has established a new mental health facility in Tehran, the Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal, aimed at "treating" women and girls who resist wearing the hijab.

Headed by Mehri Talebi Darestani, the clinic claims to offer "scientific and psychological treatment" to encourage "dignity, modesty, chastity, and hijab," specifically targeting young women seeking social and religious identity, The Telegraph reported.

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