Who let the dogs out? Not Iran
Walking your dog is now illegal in several Iranian cities.
Dog walking has been banned in at least 20 cities across Iran, after it was first outlawed in the capital, Tehran, six years ago. It鈥檚 the latest restriction to come from the authorities, who argue that dogs are 鈥榰nclean鈥� and see having pets as a sign of growing Western influence.
Despite this, dog ownership has risen in the country in recent years and many owners have started walking their dogs in secluded areas at night to evade detection. Ghoncheh Habibiazad, from the 蜜芽传媒 Persian team, explains why the ban has been introduced and how people are defying the strict policies set by the Iranian regime.
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