Iran calls on foreign visitors to respect law as protests persist

Monday, 10 October 2022 15:41

By Reuters

Foreign visitors to Iran should respect the Islamic Republic's laws, its foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday, as protests continue over a woman's death in police custody that Tehran has blamed on "foreign enemies".

Last month, Iran said it had arrested nine European nationals for their role in the unrest after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died after being taken into custody by Iran's morality police over what was labelled as inappropriate attire.

"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.

Anti-government demonstrations that erupted on September 17 at Amini's hometown of Saqez, have received wide international support, turning into the biggest challenge to Iran's clerical leaders in years.

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