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NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Why Is Dog Walking Prohibited In Iran? Authorities Extend The Ban To More Cities
Iran has expanded a ban on walking dogs in public to more than 20 cities, due to concerns over public health, social order and safety, local media reported. The cities where the ban has been imposed include Kermanshah, Ilam, Hamadan, Kerman, Boroujerd, Robat Karim, Lavasanat and Golestan, according to a report by Tehran-based Faraz News. Similar restrictions were first introduced in the capital city of Tehran in 2019, sparking controversy and criticism among citizens. The Iranian authorities claim that dog walking poses health risks to the public. They also argue that dog walking can lead to safety issues. However, they haven't provided specifics on these concerns. Authorities have been cracking down on dog owners who violate the ban, leading to arrests and resistance, as per reports. Etemad, which is a reformist newspaper, on Sunday quoted an official from Ilam city as saying that "legal action will be taken against violators". The quote didn't have any other details. The latest measures were aimed at "maintaining public order, ensuring safety and protecting public health", the state newspaper Iran said on Saturday. As quoted by the Iran newspaper, Abbas Najafi, the prosecutor of the western city of Hamedan, said, "Dog walking is a threat to public health, peace and comfort." Why is dog walking banned in Iran? The ban has been imposed through local directives and police orders as no national legislation has been passed. However, there are some articles in Iran's Penal Code and Constitution that enable authorities to impose such bans, which are Article 638 on public morality, Article 688 on threats to public health and Article 40 of the Constitution, which prohibits harm to others. Some reports have claimed that the ban aims at maintaining social order and upholding the country's official religion, Shia Islam. Some think the ban is a force against Western cultural influence. Many religious scholars believe that petting dogs or coming into contact with their saliva is ritually impure. "Offenders will face consequences if they are seen walking dogs in parks, public spaces, or carrying them on their vehicles," Khalkhal's public prosecutor, Mozaffar Rezaei in northwest Iran's Ardabil province, said in remarks to Islamic Republic News Agency (ILNA) published Sunday. The ban came into effect on June 6.
Barnama
5 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia, Iran Reiterate Support for Gaza, Call for Stronger Muslim Solidarity
TEHRAN, June 5 (Bernama-IRNA) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have reiterated their countries' unwavering support for the Palestinian people, stressing the urgent need for Muslim nations to work together in pursuit of peace, stability and justice. In a phone conversation on Thursday in conjunction with Eid al-Adha, Anwar praised Iran's firm stance in defending the Palestinian cause and strongly condemned the Israeli regime's ongoing atrocities, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported. He said Malaysia would spare no effort in supporting initiatives to end the violence in Gaza and to restore peace and security to its people, reaffirming Kuala Lumpur's commitment to championing the rights of the oppressed on the international stage.
Muscat Daily
27-05-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman, Iran deepen cooperation with 18 pacts
Muscat – Oman and Iran signed 18 cooperation documents during the official visit of Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian to Muscat on Tuesday, reflecting efforts to strengthen bilateral relations across multiple sectors. The agreements – five cooperation agreements, ten memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and three executive programmes – were signed in the presence of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and the Iranian president at Al Alam Palace. The agreements covers legal and judicial collaboration, including civil and criminal matters and extradition of sentenced individuals. Other accords focused on joint cooperation, mutual investment protection, customs assistance and trade preferences. The ten MoUs cover armed security on flights, health cooperation, media collaboration between Oman News Agency and Islamic Republic News Agency, and the communications and information technology sector. Other MoUs address cooperation in museums, housing and urban planning, exhibitions and conferences, SME development, mining and mineral resources, and a feasibility study on electrical grid interconnection. Three executive programmes were also signed outlining cooperation in technical education and vocational training, cultural exchange and tourism. The agreements are aimed at boosting joint initiatives between the two countries in trade, infrastructure, energy, culture and public services.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Iran leader casts doubt on US nuclear talks, saying Tehran won't stop enrichment
Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed doubt about his country's nuclear negotiations with the United States, saying he does not think the talks will come to a result, according to the official Islamic Republic News Agency. However, Khamenei, who is supreme leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, acknowledged that the final outcome remains uncertain, he said during a Tuesday morning meeting with some Iranian authorities. He clarified that Iran will not stop its enrichment. Diplomats from the United States and Iran have held a series of high-level but "indirect" nuclear talks in Muscat. Tehran described the first four rounds of talks as "difficult but useful." Washington said was "encouraged" by the outcomes so far. Khamenei mentioned on Tuesday that "indirect" talks happened during the late President Ebrahim Raisi as well, but ended in no result, adding that "It is the same now." MORE: Iran's top diplomat arrives for indirect nuclear talks with US in Oman "We don't think it will lead to any results. We don't know what will happen," he said. The Iranian supreme leader used strong language warning American officials who have asked Iran to stop enrichment. MORE: Iranian minister says Trump's Tehran accusations are 'pure deception' "Speaking of negotiations, I would like to give a reminder to the other party," Khamenei said. "The American side that enters into these indirect negotiations and talk, they should try not to talk nonsense." "To say that we will not allow Iran to enrich, this is a big mistake. No one is waiting for their permission. The Islamic Republic has a policy, it has a method, it pursues its own policy," the Iranian leader added. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi followed the leader's speech by saying, "Today, the Supreme Leader set the task completely clear." "We are witnessing completely unreasonable and illogical positions of the Americans. Enrichment is not a topic for negotiable at all," he added. While Iranian authorities have consistently stated that the principle of uranium enrichment is non-negotiable, they have said they are open to negotiating measures to increase transparency in their enrichment activities and to come up with ways with other parties to demonstrate that these activities are for peaceful purposes. Iran leader casts doubt on US nuclear talks, saying Tehran won't stop enrichment originally appeared on
20-05-2025
- Politics
Iran leader casts doubt on US nuclear talks, saying Tehran won't stop enrichment
LONDON -- Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed doubt about his country's nuclear negotiations with the United States, saying he does not think the talks will come to a result, according to the official Islamic Republic News Agency. However, Khamenei, who is supreme leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, acknowledged that the final outcome remains uncertain, he said during a Tuesday morning meeting with some Iranian authorities. He clarified that Iran will not stop its enrichment. Diplomats from the United States and Iran have held a series of high-level but "indirect" nuclear talks in Muscat. Tehran described the first four rounds of talks as "difficult but useful." Washington said was "encouraged" by the outcomes so far. Khamenei mentioned on Tuesday that "indirect" talks happened during the late President Ebrahim Raisi as well, but ended in no result, adding that "It is the same now." "We don't think it will lead to any results. We don't know what will happen," he said. The Iranian supreme leader used strong language warning American officials who have asked Iran to stop enrichment. "Speaking of negotiations, I would like to give a reminder to the other party," Khamenei said. "The American side that enters into these indirect negotiations and talk, they should try not to talk nonsense." "To say that we will not allow Iran to enrich, this is a big mistake. No one is waiting for their permission. The Islamic Republic has a policy, it has a method, it pursues its own policy," the Iranian leader added. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi followed the leader's speech by saying, "Today, the Supreme Leader set the task completely clear." "We are witnessing completely unreasonable and illogical positions of the Americans. Enrichment is not a topic for negotiable at all," he added. While Iranian authorities have consistently stated that the principle of uranium enrichment is non-negotiable, they have said they are open to negotiating measures to increase transparency in their enrichment activities and to come up with ways with other parties to demonstrate that these activities are for peaceful purposes.
