Iranian prosecutors have brought charges against the organizers of a marathon after women participated in the event without wearing the hijab, according to reports carried by RTVE.es, LaSexta and Diario de Santiago. The case centers on the organizers rather than the runners themselves, based on those accounts.
The reports surfaced alongside coverage from Euronews.com describing contrasting scenes in Tehran, where it noted athletes appearing without the veil and a military parade taking place in the capital. Euronews.com framed the two images as an illustration of the tensions running through the city.
The charging decision points to the continuing enforcement of Iran's dress rules for women in public settings, including at sporting events. The outlets reporting the charges did not provide further detail on the specific counts faced by the organizers or on how many women took part without the veil.
The reports are dated Saturday, 19 September 2026.
What to watch next: whether Iranian authorities release details of the charges, and whether the organizers respond publicly.