The discourse on women's rights has drastically altered, in part due to the efforts of the former President Mohammad Khatami who placed sexual justice on his agenda, but in part because the image of women has changed chiefly by their own efforts and struggles. Looking back at the Khatami era, one may conclude that Iranian women have achieved considerable success. Yet today nobody denies that Iranian women face many setbacks in their attempts to achieve gender equality. President Ahmadinejad is unlikely to undo social reforms and roll back gains women have made in recent years. It is hard to see how he could disrupt the unprecedented gender solidarity that has taken shape between Islamic and secular feminists. Iranian women have become deeply aware of socioeconomic disparities and gender injustices in their society. No regime can impose legal and behavioral restrictions on Iranian women, while hoping to win their trust and political support in years to come.