Iran offers places in response to headscarf ban

TEHRAN: Iran has responded to restrictions in France, Germany and Turkey on the wearing of Muslim headscarves by offering university places here to women who want to wear the veil, state television reported Wednesday.

According to the report, Iran’s top decision-making body on cultural and university affairs - the Supreme Cultural Revolution Council - said it would provide additional places to well-veiled females.

It made no mention of whether Iranian universities would also waive fees, but did say such students would be exempt from sitting entrance examinations. Afp


Source: Daily Times