Mohammad Hossein Taheri Akhardi

Mohammad Hossein Taheri Akhardi is an Iranian cleric and the head of the Headquarters for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice. He has been an outspoken advocate for maintaining traditional Islamic values, particularly in matters relating to hijab and public morality. Recently, he has drawn attention for his strong reactions to comments made by a member of the Expediency Discernment Council regarding the necessity of hijab laws in Iran, emphasizing the importance of upholding the dignity of public office and the principles of the Islamic Republic.