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Respect our laws: Iran to foreign visitors as anti-hijab protests persist

Iran Anti-Hijab Protests: Last month, Iran said it had arrested nine European nationals for their role in unrest over Mahsa Amini's death.

Published on: Oct 10, 2022, 14:29:17 IST
Reuters
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Foreign visitors to Iran should respect the Islamic Republic's laws, its foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday amid continued protests over a woman's death in police custody that Tehran has blamed on "foreign enemies".

Iran Anti-Hijab Protests: Demonstrator gestures a peace sign during a rally. (AFP)
Iran Anti-Hijab Protests: Demonstrator gestures a peace sign during a rally. (AFP)

Last month, Iran said it had arrested nine European nationals for their role in unrest over Mahsa Amini's death.

"Iran is a safe country...We expect foreigners who visit Iran for tourism and business purposes to respect our laws," foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kaanani told a televised news conference.

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