9 Key Figures Behind Iran’s Controversial Hijab and Chastity Law

7. Mehdi Jamshidi: Academic Turned Ideologue

Jamshidi, a cultural scholar from the Islamic Culture and Thought Research Institute, has been vocal in his criticism of the initial drafts, calling them “too lenient.” His push for tougher measures reflects a disturbing trend where academics lend intellectual justification to repressive laws. Jamshidi’s alignment with the Revolutionary Front highlights a growing divide between conservative factions and the public they aim to control.