Iranian press review: Red carpet in Tehran for hijab-wearing students in Baku

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Pro-establishment Iranian media outlets, including Farhikhtegan and Javan, have condemned Azerbaijan's restrictions on hijab-wearing students, urging Iran to support them. The Khorasan daily described these restrictions as a Zionist project aimed at reshaping Azerbaijan's identity. Meanwhile, Iranian press criticized the UAE's inclusion in Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposed 'Hexagon Alliance,' with Quds daily calling it the 'United Israeli Emirates' and Hamshahri daily labeling it 'economic betrayal.'

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Submitted by MEE correspondent on Thu, 10/22/2026 - 10:22 Meanwhile, UAE’s role in Netanyahu’s proposed alliance sparks backlash, rising armed attacks in Sistan and Baluchestan, and confusion over a land deal with Afghanistan fuels sovereignty fears Women walk past a mural depicting children as future scientists in Tehran on 3 February 2026 (AFP) Off Pro-establishment voices condemn hijab restrictions in Azerbaijan Conservative outlets, criticising Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev, have voice

Iranian press review: Red carpet in Tehran for hijab-wearing students in Baku

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