No Live Concert for Chris De Burgh’s in Tehran Iran Official

Text of report in English by Iranian official government news agency IRNA website

Tehran, 16 August: The Music Office of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance denied the news pertaining live concert of Irish singer Chris de Burgh in Tehran.

According to the report, no official request in this regard has been submitted to Music Office yet, adding that no permit has been issued.

The Music Office also urged the mass media to make sure of the authenticity of any report before releasing it.

Chris de Burgh is a world-famous musician and singer who was selected as a UN Ambassador to promote food campaign initiatives against malnutrition.

Originally published by Islamic Republic News Agency website, Tehran, in English 1045 16 Aug 08.

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