Iran police shut 800 clothes shops for 'inappropriate' goods

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AP Tehran
Last Updated : Sep 06 2016 | 12:07 AM IST
Iran's state TV says police have shut down more than 800 clothing stores across the country for selling "unconventional and inappropriate" attire believed to mean Western-style outfits and women's clothing that doesn't meet strict Islamic requirements.
Today's report says the raids took place over a 10-day span after authorities first sent official warnings to merchants in more than 3,600 shops.
Iranian police and state TV have in recent weeks campaigned against selling second-hand clothes, which are considered "unhygienic," as well as clothes with English language print on them.
Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution brought Islamists to power in Iran, women are required to cover from head-to-toe in loose-fitting simple overcoats that hide the feminine shape.
They are also required to cover their head with a scarf.

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First Published: Sep 06 2016 | 12:07 AM IST

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