Strict Ban on Filming for Russian Visitors in Iran

The embassy of Russia in the capital of Iran has released a statement advising Russian citizens to refrain from taking photos and filming while visiting Iran.

"To prevent undesirable incidents and inadvertent legal violations, Russian citizens are strictly advised to avoid photography and filming when traveling to the Islamic Republic of Iran, to follow local legal requirements closely, and to exercise reasonable caution and discretion," the official Telegram channel of the Russian embassy states.