TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have shut down a cafe in central Tehran over allegations that it promoted “satanic” activities, local media reported on Sunday.
The cafe, located on Tehran´s famed Valiasr street, had hosted events featuring Western-style music that “provided a setting for abnormal behaviours,” the Fars news agency reported.
The Mehr news agency said police accused patrons of engaging in “satanic movements”.
A 14-second muted video carried by Tasnim news agency showed a packed venue where performers played guitars while some customers nodded their heads in apparent rhythm with the music.
