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1982, Dec
 
Election of the Assembly of Experts to discuss who would be the future successor to Ayatollah Khomeini.  1
 
1983, April 16
 
Passage of a law that required all women to meet “Islamic standards of dress.” Headscarves became mandatory, and tight-fitting clothing was prohibited. The maximum penalty for noncompliance was one year in prison.  2
 
Sept
 
Reopening of the universities for the first time since 1980.  3
 
 
 
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