Iran arrests producers over controversial music video

Arrests made over new music video by Sasy, an Iranian singer based in California, featuring a US porn star.

Iranian authorities have arrested multiple music producers connected to a California-based Iranian pop singer, according to his management company and Iranian media, in Tehran’s latest effort to halt what it deems decadent Western behaviour. The arrests on Wednesday come as Iranian social media has been awash with criticism of popular underground Iranian singer, Sasy, or Sasan Heidari Yafteh’s, new music video. Called Tehran Tokyo, the video features actresses, including an American porn star, gyrating in kimonos and short bodycon dresses atop cars and inside bars. The clip racked up 18 million views within a week.