Iran's moral police storm solstice parties to arrest 230 people
These are external links and will open in a new window/ Iranian police dispose of confiscated alcohol (file image) Iran's moral police have arrested 230 people at two winter solstice celebration parties in Tehran. The shortest day of the year is traditionally celebrated in Iran, where it is known as Yalda. Col Zulfikar Barfar, head of Tehran's moral-security force, said the partygoers had been drinking and dancing at the mixed parties. Drinking alcohol can be punishable by 80 lashes, although in recent years perpetrators are often fined ...
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