Iran's judiciary has filed a criminal case against the organisers of a marathon held on Kish island after several women were seen competing without wearing hijabs. The event, which took place on December 5, 2025, attracted over 5,000 participants. Local authorities criticized the organisers for violating the Islamic Republic's strict dress code, which mandates that women cover their hair and wear modest clothing in public. This incident comes amid heightened tensions regarding hijab enforcement, particularly following protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022. Lawmakers have recently accused the judiciary of failing to uphold hijab laws, prompting calls for stricter enforcement from Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei. The Iranian government has not ratified a bill that would impose harsher penalties for dress code violations, indicating ongoing debates about women's rights and public decency in the country.