Iran’s Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister, Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili, announced that a dozen women actresses, including prominent figures like Taraneh Alidoosti, Katayoun Riahi, and Fatemeh Motamed-Aria, have been banned from working for violating the country’s strict dress code, which includes the mandatory wearing of headscarves. The decision comes as part of Iran’s efforts to enforce the hijab rules, and the ban means these actresses will not be allowed to play roles in movies. The move follows the recent vote by lawmakers to increase penalties, including potential jail sentences of up to 10 years, for women violating the dress code.