The report highlights Iran’s escalating reliance on technology to monitor and punish women defying the mandatory dress code. Central to this crackdown is the “Nazer” mobile application, a government-backed tool that allows citizens and police to report women for alleged violations.

A Friday report by the United Nations says Iran is using advanced technology, including drones, facial recognition and a citizen-reporting app to crack down on violations of its mandatory hijab laws.

A new UN report has revealed that Iran is using high-tech surveillance methods to implement its stringent hijab laws. The Iranian government is utilizing aerial drones, facial recognition software, and a state-backed mobile app named "Nazer" to target women who refuse to adhere to the country's compulsory headscarf mandate.