Iran: 5 teenagers arrested for dancing without a veil to a song by Selena Gómez | Calm Down | TikTok | Viral | World

Five teenagers were detained by the morality police in Iran after going viral, in the International Women’s DayA video of TikTok where they danced the theme “Calm down”, of the singer Selena Gomez. The act of the young women was considered defiant by the Iranian regime, since they were unveiled in a public place.

After the dissemination of the images, the authorities began the search for those involved. In this way, the security cameras were reviewed and people who could help find the whereabouts of the minors were questioned.

The organization Global Citizen reported that the authorities located the five adolescents, who were forced to return to the scene, where they recorded them apologizing while wearing their respective veils.

This new act of repression has been condemned by thousands on the networks, including the same Selena Gomez has been in solidarity through instagram with the teenagers. “For these young women and for all of us in Iran, who continue to be courageous in demanding fundamental changes. Please, know that your strength is inspiring”, wrote the singer.