US trade sanctions have led game maker Blizzard to cut off access to World of Warcraft (Wow) in Iran. Blizzard posted a statement to its player-forum site after hundreds of Iranian players said they had lost access to the game.
Adultery and sex outside out of marriage are illegal under Iranian law and carry the death penalty. Relationships between non-Muslim men and Muslim women are illegal, although few Westerners have been prosecuted. If a Muslim woman is found in a relationship with a non-Muslim man, she may be sentenced to be whipped.
What we can tell you is that United States trade restrictions and economic sanction laws prohibit Blizzard from doing business with residents of certain nations, including Iran. Several of you have seen and cited the text in the Terms of Use which relates to these government-imposed sanctions.
The five teenagers are not the only victims of the Islamic Republic's opposition to dancing and singing. Islamic laws in Iran forbid dancing, although many people dance during family gatherings in their homes.
Religious prohibition to dancing waxed and waned over the years, but after the Iranian Revolution in 1979 dancing was no longer allowed due to its frequent mixing of the sexes. The Islamic Revolution of 1979 was the end of a successful era for dancing and the art of ballet in Iran.
Shortly, alcohol is legally banned in Iran. Meaning that it is not allowed to produce or sell alcohol here. As a result, you will not find any liquid store, nightclub, or bar. But this is not where it ends.
Hip hop music is not considered a legitimate artform by Iran's authorities. All forms of music were banned shortly after the 1979 Iranian Revolution. While this decision has since been partially reversed, the Iranian government continues to crack down on music that it considers harmful.
Iran's hijab law mandates that women and girls over 9 cover their hair, and that they hide the curves of their bodies under long, loose robes. Many women still adhere to the rule in public, some by choice and others from fear.
Since the Iranian revolution, Iranian female solo vocalists are permitted to perform for female audiences. Female vocalists can perform for male audiences only as a part of a chorus.
“Even though there are scholars who forbid dancing, there is a long tradition of dancing in Muslim cultures,” said Vernon Schubel, a Muslim and professor of religious studies at Kenyon College in Ohio. There is no mention of dancing in the Quran, which serves as Muslims' primary source of guidance.
US trade sanctions have led game maker Blizzard to cut off access to World of Warcraft (Wow) in Iran.
China and India have also emerged as friends of Iran; these three countries face similar challenges in the global economy as they industrialize, and consequently find themselves aligned on a number of issues. Iran maintains regular diplomatic and commercial relations with Russia and the former Soviet Republics.
Syria and Iran are strategic allies. Syria is often called Iran's "closest ally", the Arab nationalism ideology of Syria's ruling Baath party notwithstanding.
The wizarding world, in other words Harry potter, is at the forefront of prohibitions. Iranian government authorities do not think well of the Harry Potter films and novels. All Harry Potter movies and novels are prohibited in Iran because they contradict Islamic principles.
Iran Condom Ban Sparks Fears Of Disease, Unwanted Pregnancies, And A Black Market. The code has been copied to your clipboard. Iran has passed a law banning the free, state-subsidized distribution of contraceptives in a bid to boost its population growth -- but the move has raised fears of catastrophic repercussions.
Several popular social media platforms and instant messaging applications are blocked by the Iranian government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat, Reddit, Medium, Instagram, and Threads.
Don't worry, yes you can smoke in Iran but not everywhere and as freely as we are used to in Europe. This means it will be good both for your health and for your wallet. Like in Europe, smoking in indoor public places is forbidden.
When someone offers something to you (e.g. tea, sweets), refuse it initially out of politeness before accepting. It is rude to put your feet on the table. Burping and sniffing in front of others is considered rude. One should not touch people of the opposite gender unless they are very close family or friends.
Women also have to cover their hair using a headscarf or shawl, which can be purchased at any market or shopping center in Iran. It's acceptable to show the front part of your head and wear the Shawl halfway as many Iranian women do. It's also not obligatory to cover the neck and you can wear your Shawl loosely.
While there is no specific law against tattoos and they are not strictly forbidden in Shia Islam, the authorities strongly reject them as a western phenomenon harmful to Iranian values. In some public places, like swimming pools, there are signs warning that tattooed people are not welcome.
The experts recalled that under the current version of Iran's Islamic Penal Code, any act deemed “offensive” to public decency is punishable by 10 days to two months in prison or 74 lashes. Women seen in public without a veil could be sentenced to between 10 days and two months in prison or a fine.
Wearing a hijab is an obligation for Muslim women, but there are some circumstances in which it can be removed. These include prayer, being around immediate family members, breastfeeding during an emergency, travel, and sports or physical education participation.
Based on the norms of the Iranian society, what is expected is to cover the lower body from the hips down to the ankle (a little bit above the ankle does not raise the eyebrows) and wear something loose-fitting. Skirts: You can wear a long skirt or a midi skirt with leggings. Short skirts are not acceptable.
It's common and not surprising to host unmarried foreign couples. If you're a married couple, you can take a marriage proof with you just in case. If you're not, the worst-case scenario is that you won't be able to share a room with your partner. But once again, most travellers never encountered such situations.
You might wonder, since Iran is a Muslim country, it might affect your request and it will get rejected; but don't worry, no such thing is going to happen. You will come to Iran without any problems. If you were asked by the airport officers about your relationship status don't be afraid to say the truth.