Iran expands dog walking ban beyond Tehran

Iran has expanded a ban on dog walking to at least 18 cities, citing public order and health concerns, mirroring a previous order from 2019 in Tehran. Authorities view dog ownership as unclean and a remnant of Western influence, despite rising ownership among young people as an act of rebellion against the regime. Critics argue that police should focus on more pressing safety issues rather than restricting personal freedoms, while the enforcement of these bans has varied, with some dog owners continuing to walk their pets in secret.

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