Iran party raid leaves dozens injured, 9 arrested

Iran Focus:

Iranian State Security Forces raided a home in Karaj (central Iran), host to a coed party, arresting nine young men and women yesterday.

Music tapes, two video-cameras and alcoholic beverages were among the items confiscated during the raid. ...

The individuals arrested face prosecution for attending the mixed-sex party and alcohol consumption. Thousands of teenage boys and girls were arrested last year for taking part in similar parties. Some were flogged in public.