Iran: Opposite genders are charged under the pretext of talking to each other

Government Suppressive forces try to arrest young boys and girls on charges of “talking to each other” in Tehran

 According to news received from Tehran at 7 pm on Friday Feb. 12^th, two security forces insult some boys and girls in Tehran’s Danshjoo Park and attempt to arrest them on charge of “talking to each other”. Three of the youth stand to defend themselves and get in clashes with the suppressive guards. The three youths were, then, arrested and taken to an unknown location.

Iran: street vendors selling Valentine Day items arrested in Tehran

Repressive police units in Tehran patrolled various areas and stores on Sunday, February 14 marking St. Valentine’s Day. A number of stores were closed despite protests raised by storeowners and customers.

In downtown Tehran the police and municipality agents were seen arresting 5 street vendors located in different areas. In one case bystanders witnessing such a scene rushed to the street vendor’s support and began beating the municipality agent.