"Spanish Citizenship Granted to Iranian Chess Player for Defying Hijab Requirement"

Spanish citizenship has been granted to Iranian chess player Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, also known as Sara Khadem, who moved to Spain in January after competing without a hijab and facing an arrest warrant in Iran. Khadem participated in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships without wearing the mandatory headscarf, which sparked controversy in Iran. The granting of citizenship by Spain's cabinet was based on the "special circumstances" of her case.