Tehran, 12 July – A Turkish Airlines office in Tehran has reopened two days after being shut down when a female employee defied Iran's mandatory headscarf law. Turki Today reported this development on Friday (July 12).

According to the report, the incident began on Tuesday (July 9) when the police raided the Turkish Airlines office. The following day, the incident gained international attention. On Monday, police had visited the office, warning female employees to comply with the hijab mandate. The women resisted, leading to a heated confrontation.

The police returned the next day and closed the office. Turkish Airlines has not released an official statement regarding the incident.

Tehran prosecutor Ali Salehi confirmed that no court order was issued to seal the Turkish Airlines office. He stated, "No court order has been issued regarding this incident." The office was reopened on the condition that the mandatory hijab law would be followed.

In Iran, wearing a hijab is compulsory both at work and in public. Over recent years, numerous businesses, including restaurants, shops, and pharmacies, have been closed for non-compliance with this law. Women frequently face arrests, fines, and other penalties for defying the hijab mandate, fueling widespread discontent across the country.