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Despite facing potential repercussions, Iranian women are increasingly defying mandatory hijab laws following Jina Mahsa Amini's death, challenging the state's authority. While some conservatives advocate for stricter enforcement, many women are publicly rejecting the dress code, supported by activists like Sedigheh Vasmaghi, who argue the Quran doesn't mandate it. Despite arrests and ongoing debates about stricter laws, a return to pre-protest norms seems unlikely.