Iran: Attorney General Signals Morality Police to be Disbanded

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The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

The despotic Iranian regime is finally bowing to pressure from the brave protesters.The potential disbandment of the morality police is an unprecedented move and, as the first major policy reversal from the government, it is a testament to the effectiveness and power of the protests. The demise of the state-enforced hijab would be a resounding victory for the women of Iran.

Establishment-critical narrative

A credulous western media has taken the remarks of a government official out of context once again. The Attorney General does not have authority over the morality police, and continues to express his support for the dress code. Reporting has continued to undermine Iran by supporting the violent protests and engaging in information warfare by distorting the facts at hand.

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