The Iranian passport photo is governed by three merciless pillars that no other country seems to enforce with such digital precision.
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For women, this is the most stressful part. The Rou-sari (headscarf) must cover the entire hair, the ears, and the neck. Not a single stray curl is allowed. However, the scarf cannot cast a shadow on the forehead or cheeks. And the scarf must be dark (usually black or dark brown), but not so dark that it merges with the background. The result? A strange, floating head phenomenon. Because the background is also white, and the scarf is black, the photo looks like a disembodied face with a slice of darkness where the hair should be. The Iranian passport photo is governed by three