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Headline: Iran Set To Impose Harsher Punishments For Violating Hijab Laws

Caption: BBC reports that Iran has passed a controversial new bill increasing the prison terms and fines for women who break strict dress code laws. According to the new bill, which still needs the approval of the Guardian Council to become law, anyone dressed "inappropriately" could face up to ten years in jail.

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