Iran Arrests 8 Models for ‘Un-Islamic Act’ of Not Wearing Headscarves in Online Photos

A leading Iranian model had to publicly criticize herself for “promoting western promiscuity” by posting pictures of herself without a headscarf on social media, and was among the eight models arrested for the offense.
Iran Arrests 8 Models for ‘Un-Islamic Act’ of Not Wearing Headscarves in Online Photos
Jonathan Zhou
5/17/2016
Updated:
5/17/2016

“The purpose of Operation Spider 2, which was launched two years ago, is to monitor the use of social media by the Western imperialist powers to change the Iranian-Islamic life-style of our nation,” said Javad Babay, head of the cyber-crimes court. 

Golrokh, who also works as a makeup artist, has left the country and is now based in Dubai. 

“Unfortunately for the moment I will not be active in Iran, but I will continue my work outside Iran,” Golrokh said. “Thanks for your support and your positive energy. I love you.”