Tehran, Mar 17 (V7N)-  The Iranian government is increasingly using drones, facial recognition technology, and mobile apps to monitor and enforce the compulsory hijab law, according to a United Nations report.

Drones are being deployed over Tehran and southern Iran to track women who fail to wear the hijab.

Facial recognition systems are installed in universities, public places, and roads to identify and track women violating the dress code.

The "Nazer" mobile app allows ordinary citizens to report women not wearing the hijab.

If a woman is spotted without a hijab in a car, bus, or public place, the app can be used to report her directly to law enforcement.

The app collects license plate numbers, locations, and timestamps, which are sent to police.

Vehicle owners receive text message warnings, stating that a hijab law violation was recorded in their vehicle. If ignored, the vehicle may be impounded.

The app allows users to report hijab violations even in ambulances or other transport.

Amir Kabir University in Tehran has implemented facial recognition software at its entrance to detect students without hijabs.

CCTV cameras are installed on major roads and public areas to monitor compliance.

The Iranian police have expanded mobile surveillance, using both AI-based and human-reported enforcement measures.

The UN report highlights growing concerns over the use of technology for mass surveillance and control. Critics argue that these measures violate personal freedoms and privacy rights, escalating Iran's crackdown on women’s rights activists.

The Iranian government has not officially responded to the UN report, but enforcement of the hijab law remains a high priority for authorities amid ongoing protests and resistance from women's rights groups.

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