The Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Isfahan announced that its forces, in collaboration with the police, arrested 64 girls and boys at a 'pool party' on Tuesday, August 8. According to Tasnim News Agency, this organization claimed on Wednesday that these individuals 'attended the party semi-naked and engaged in drinking and dancing.' Based on this report, the case of the detainees has been sent to the judiciary. The IRGC in Isfahan also accused the arrested individuals of promoting 'corruption and prostitution' by sharing videos of their 'pool party ceremonies' on social media. On the same Tuesday, the public prosecutor of Kerman province reported the closure of three 'night party centers' and the arrest of 18 people in this regard. In the past two years, reports of arrests of individuals in various cities in Iran for participating in 'mixed parties' and 'consuming alcoholic beverages' have increased, with reports of the detention of several young people in different provinces. These arrests, which occur in various cities across Iran, have even extended to birthday and wedding celebrations, with dozens detained or released on bail or fines. In June of last year, the flogging of 35 students for participating in a 'mixed night party' in Qazvin faced significant protests and criticism in Iran. Nevertheless, Gholamhossein Mohseni Eje'i, the spokesman for the judiciary, deemed the execution of this sentence 'legal' and stated that the judiciary has 'evidence and indications' that such 'parties' were organized under the guidance of a specific group. Meanwhile, the public prosecutor of Tehran on August 1, 2016, described these actions as 'organized' and called for 'intelligence oversight' of the judiciary's agents over 'all centers prepared for corruption,' including gardens and halls. Following this, police commanders in several provinces of Iran reported multiple inspections of gardens and halls where they claimed there was a possibility of mixed celebrations being held.
Arrest of 64 Girls and Boys at a 'Pool Party' Near Isfahan
The IRGC arrested 64 individuals at a pool party near Isfahan, accusing them of indecent behavior and promoting corruption on social media. This incident is part of a broader crackdown on mixed gatherings and alcohol consumption in Iran, reflecting ongoing tensions between social freedoms and state-imposed moral regulations.
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📰 What Happened
IRGC arrested 64 youths at a pool party near Isfahan for alleged corruption and social misconduct.
- IRGC arrest 64 girls and boys
- IRGC announce public
- public prosecutor of Kerman province report three night party centers, 18 people
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The arrests signify a continued repression of social activities in Iran.
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