Zealots on motorcycles are throwing acid at women whose veils are deemed too loose in the ancient city of Isfahan.
Acid Attacks on Women Spread Terror in Iran|IranWire|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But the people of Isfahan are talking, and some are feeling decidedly anxious and worried.
Acid Attacks on Women Spread Terror in Iran|IranWire|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Pakzad is referring to the head of Ansar-e-Hezbollah in Isfahan, who denies having heard the news.
Acid Attacks on Women Spread Terror in Iran|IranWire|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sara, 21 years old, lives in the historic Iranian city of Isfahan, close to Jolfa, the Christian quarter.
Acid Attacks on Women Spread Terror in Iran|IranWire|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In general, Isfahan authorities have been unwilling to speak on the matter.
Acid Attacks on Women Spread Terror in Iran|IranWire|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
No quinces are so fine as those of Isfahan, and no melons have a more delicate flavor.
The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 3. (of 7): Media|George Rawlinson
A famine ensued in consequence of this, and the inhabitants of Isfahan were reduced to despair.
Ruins of Ancient Cities (Vol. I of II)|Charles Bucke
He then returned to Isfahan, where he made a stay of four months.
Secret Societies of the Middle Ages|Thomas Keightley
After a perilous journey they reached Isfahan, and received an honourable welcome from the prince.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1|Various
The Armenian merchants have, like the Europeans, their offices in Isfahan.
Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume I (of 2)|Isabella L. Bird
British Dictionary definitions for Isfahan
Isfahan
Efahn
/ (ˌɪsfəˈhɑːn) /
noun
a city in central Iran: the second largest city in the country; capital of Persia in the 11th century and from 1598 to 1722. Pop: 1 547 000 (2005 est)Ancient name: Aspadana (ˌæspəˈdɑːnə)