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Iran's judiciary said the marathon 'violated' public decency after some women participants were seen competing without the mandatory hijab.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
06 December, 2025
Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. (Photo by SASAN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
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