Tehran’s Iranshahr Street has become a popular gathering place for young Iranians seeking to express themselves freely. But it has also emerged as a flashpoint in a growing confrontation between authorities and members of Iran’s Generation Z, who simply want to dress as they please, meet friends, and enjoy a night out. As Hannah Kaviani from RFE/RL’s Radio Farda program Negah-e-Farda (Iran Tomorrow) explains, authorities increasingly view these activities as acts of defiance and are cracking down.
