Iran's war on mullets

Hip (and hapless) Americans can sport the distinctive "long in the back" mullet hairstyle with impunity. Not so in Iran, thanks to new government grooming rules

The mullet: A "decadent Western" hairstyle, by Islamic standards
(Image credit: Corbis)

Don't expect to see Meatloaf touring Iran anytime soon. The country's culture ministry has released guidelines to help male citizens choose appropriate "Islamic" hairstyles — complete with a photo gallery of approved coiffures — and mullets and other "decadent Western" looks failed to make the cut. Here's a brief guide:

What is an "Islamic" haircut?

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