A Judicial Official in the Province Reports; Closure of 65 Business Units in 12 Days in Hamadan

In continuation of the Islamic Republic's crackdown on food service businesses during Ramadan and efforts to enforce fasting, 65 business units in Hamadan were closed in the first 12 days of this month. The prosecutor of Hamadan announced the closure of these units due to 'non-compliance with the regulations issued for Ramadan' and stated that such actions will continue. This approach by the Islamic Republic is ongoing in various cities, and according to the latest statistics released in recent days, widespread closures of business units have occurred across the country, including in the cities of Rey, Dezful, Abhar, Qom, and Shiraz. Eating and drinking in public during Ramadan from dawn to sunset is prohibited in Iran and is considered 'unjustified fasting' which is deemed a 'haram' act under Islamic law, potentially resulting in punishments such as flogging. The closure of businesses under the pretext of not adhering to mandatory hijab regulations is also still on the agenda, with the latest case reported by the 'Borna' news agency affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth stating: 'Café Tehran Kish was closed due to nudity and dancing of some male or female customers.' This news agency emphasized that investigations show that some of these cafes, like 'Café Tehran', were closed due to what is described as 'nudity' of some customers and 'mixed dancing of women and men', and several cafes have also received warnings. Just yesterday, on Saturday, April 4, the commander of the border guard in Bushehr province reported the seizure of a vessel with a number of New Year travelers at sea. Abdullah Khosravi stated to reporters in Bushehr that these individuals did not observe 'Islamic decorum' during Ramadan and committed 'norm violations'. Following the nationwide protests of the past two years and the significant resistance from women and girls against the imposition of mandatory hijab, the Islamic Republic has resorted to methods such as closing business units and denying services to those who do not comply with the mandatory hijab. The 'closure therapy' train has reached vessels; one ship was seized in Bushehr. The continuation of closure therapy; two eco-tourism complexes in Qeshm were closed. Heavy violations confirmed at the mental health care center in Karaj; the Welfare Organization: the operating license was revoked. New restrictions for cafes in Tehran; customers' hijab should not be an issue; another excuse is raised. Closure therapy to prevent abortion; a doctor's office was closed in Tabriz.