Archive · 28 Nov 2025

Iranian Elite's Western Wedding Sparks Outrage

Iranian Elite's Western Wedding Sparks Outrage

A video from a wedding in Iran is going viral.

It shows the daughter of a powerful politician, Fatemeh Shamkhani, wearing a western-style gown with a low neckline and no hijab.

This is unusual because women in Iran are usually expected to cover their heads.

The wedding took place at a luxurious hotel in Tehran.

Many people on social media are surprised and upset because the elite seem to follow different rules than the general public.

Some people pointed out that the women might not be required to follow the dress code in front of their husbands and fathers.

The Shamkhani family is involved in big businesses like shipping and oil.

The father, Ali Shamkhani, is a close adviser to Iran’s supreme leader and has been involved in cracking down on protests against Iran's morality laws.

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