With newspapers closed, and severe media restrictions in place, some photos doing the rounds are mocking the Iranian authorities' insistence that the protests are unimportant.
A PDF being distributed is a mock statement from the presidential office about creating transparency regarding the recent disturbances.
Each picture is captioned. Here are a few examples:
"Learning first aid in an operation with the 20 million-strong Basij."
"A reflection of the close friendship between the people and the police. A local game known as 'seven stones.'"
"A compulsory police practice to prevent the spread of bird flu."
-- Golnaz Esfandiari
A PDF being distributed is a mock statement from the presidential office about creating transparency regarding the recent disturbances.
Each picture is captioned. Here are a few examples:
"Learning first aid in an operation with the 20 million-strong Basij."
"A reflection of the close friendship between the people and the police. A local game known as 'seven stones.'"
"A compulsory police practice to prevent the spread of bird flu."
-- Golnaz Esfandiari