A couple was arrested in Iran after being invited to marry in public

The scene has become viral. In the middle of a shopping center in Arak city, Iran, a man he proposed marriage to his girlfriend in front of dozens of people. Surrounded by balloons and petals, they kissed and smiled in front of the camera that recorded everything. But the video sparked a lot of controversy and the police arrested the couple.

The Iranian authorities explained that the arrest was due to the "demands of the population" who, after seeing the images, complained of "the inappropriate attitude".

According to a police source quoted by local media, they call it "a degenerate act of Western culture that he endangered public morality"

Immediately, the youths were brought to court and released on bail until "the final verdict was pronounced". On social networks, many users have defended them and questioned the authorities for exaggerating the situation.

However, for many it was not a novelty. In the Islamic Republic of Iran, men and women are still separated in schools, buses and trains. In addition, Events of affection on public roads are limited by the laws.