The Public Security and Intelligence Police Chief of Lorestan province announced that 16 clothing stores were shut down for selling what he called “unconventional apparel.” The police and judicial authorities routinely violate citizens’  privacy and trade rights in Iran. 

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting ISNA, 16 stores in Lorestan province were shut down for selling the apparel considered by the police as indecent.

Ahmad-Reza Ahmadian, The Public Security and Intelligence Police Chief of Lorestan Province claimed that “Iranian Public Security and Intelligence Police has launched an operation to combat the manufacturers and retailers of unapproved apparel. In this plan, we inspected 140 stores and collected 5854 various garments.”

“36 retailers committed to complying with regulations,” he added.

Imposing a certain lifestyle on citizens stands in blatant violation of Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which entitles everyone the right to life, liberty and security. Additionally, Article 12 of this declaration states, “Individuals shall not be subjected to arbitrary interference with their privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honor and reputation. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks”.