The story: Iran’s constitutional watchdog, the Guardian Council, has approved a controversial new law to strictly enforce the Islamic dress code. The legislation has caused a furor not only among critics of the mandatory hijab, but also among senior clerics who say its harsh measures will have undesirable consequences on society. Pressure is now building on Reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian to refuse to implement the law.

The coverage: After months of debating, lawmakers and the Guardian Council have agreed on the final text of “Supporting the Family by Promoting the Culture of Chastity and Hijab,” more commonly known as “the hijab law.” The finalized...