A woman walks with an umbrella at Enghelab Square in Iran's capital Tehran on Dec. 5, 2022. (Credit: Atta Kenare/AFP)
WASHINGTON — The United States on Monday said "nothing suggests" Iran is improving the treatment of women following reports Tehran was scrapping its notorious morality police after monthslong protests.
"We have seen the reports but will not comment on ambiguous or vague claims by Iranian officials," a State Department spokesperson said. "Sadly, nothing we have seen suggests Iran's leadership is improving its treatment of women and girls or ceasing the violence it inflicts on peaceful protesters."
WASHINGTON — The United States on Monday said "nothing suggests" Iran is improving the treatment of women following reports Tehran was scrapping its notorious morality police after monthslong protests.
"We have seen the reports but will not comment on ambiguous or vague claims by Iranian officials," a State Department spokesperson said. "Sadly, nothing we have seen suggests Iran's leadership is improving its treatment of women and girls or ceasing the violence it inflicts on peaceful protesters."
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