Iran has charged a French tourist with spying and ’spreading propaganda against the system.’ According to his lawyer, Benjamin Berier was arrested 10 months ago after taking pictures in a desert area where photography is prohibited and asking questions ’in the media’ about Iran’s obligatory Islamic headscarf for women. Under Iranian law, a spying conviction can lead to up to 10 years in prison.
What kind of person thinks going to these places is a good idea for a holiday?