Criminal charges filed in Tehran for 'inciting fear' on social media

People walk in Grand Bazaar, in Tehran, Iran, September 8, 2024.
People walk in Grand Bazaar, in Tehran, Iran, September 8, 2024.

The Tehran Prosecutor's Office has filed criminal charges against individuals accused of "creating fear to harm the psychological security of society" and "spreading lies" on social media, state media reported on Friday.