In Tehran, security forces dispersed young people dressed in Halloween costumes and masks, and witnesses reported that some participants were beaten and arrested, and nearby cafes were closed. The authorities consider Halloween to be the embodiment of the negative influence of Western culture and explain the limitations on the need to protect religious and national values. Follow @mediaaznews.

In Tehran, security forces dispersed young people dressed in Halloween costumes and masks, and witnesses reported that some participants were beaten and arrested, and nearby cafes were closed. The authorities consider Halloween to be the embodiment of the negative influence of Western culture and explain the limitations on the need to protect religious and national values. Follow @mediaaznews.