The Islamic Republic of Iran will fingerprint US journalists arriving in the country in response to American officials imposing similar requirements on Iranian visitors, state-run radio said on Monday.
Tehran radio quoted General Hossein Abadi as calling the decision "a reciprocal move." He added that the order did not apply to journalists from other countries.
However, certain American journalists could be excluded from the restrictions, according to a statement faxed to AP on Monday.
In the meantime, reformist legislator Rajabali Mazrouei criticized the decision, stating Tehran should not copy America's "mistakes," according to IRNA news agency.
The United States National Security Entry Exit Registration System formed following the September 11 attacks authorizes American border officials to fingerprint and photograph people who were born in or are citizens of five countries accused by the US government of having terrorism links. Those countries include Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan and Syria. (Albawaba.com)
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