Iranian authorities on Sunday sealed a popular cafe in central Tehran after accusing the venue of promoting "satanic activities." The semi-official ISNA news agency reported that the establishment hosted Western-style music performances which officials claimed encouraged "abnormal behaviors." In Iran, the term "satanic" is often legal shorthand used by the hardline religious establishment to describe Western cultural influences.
This closure is part of an intensifying government campaign to enforce social morality laws in youth-centric spaces.
Local business owners now expect increased surveillance and more frequent raids on social hubs.
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