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Iran Cracks Down on One LuxuryLeft to Its Youth: Coffee Shops

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.

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Leily Nikounazar and Yeganeh Torbati24 Aug 2026, 11:49 amUpdated 8h ago1 min readWorldWorld
Iran Cracks Down on One Luxury Left to Its Youth: Coffee Shops

WorldLeily Nikounazar and Yeganeh Torbati

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.

This report is published with credit to The New York Times. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on The New York Times

Source: The New York Times · Leily Nikounazar and Yeganeh Torbati. Published 24 Aug 2026, 11:49 am.

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