In these circumstances, the closure of halls is definite

Qader Ashna said: We are following the announcement of the closure of the theater, but so far we have not been notified of the closure order, but it seems that the closure of the theater  halls is final in these circumstances.

Iran is battling the Middle East's deadliest coronavirus outbreak, and case numbers have risen following a surge in trips during the Iranian new year holidays that started on March 18.

Tehran, with a population of over 8 million, is now classified as "red" on the country's COVID-19 risk scale.

Only essential services, such as food providers and health centres, remain open.