https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2006/05/21/no-versace-in-tehran/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 04:57:17 -0400<![CDATA[As many of you know, a small but interesting brouhaha has been created by a Canadian National Post story &#8211; based on a Amir Taheri column in the NY Post &#8211; alleging that the Mullahs were considering enacting dress codes (shades of the Holocaust) for political minorities in Iran. Denials have been issued. Maurice Mottamed &#8211; the Jewish representative in the Iranian parliament (what a job!) &#8211; proclaimed the allegation a &#8220;mischievous act&#8221; and said he had never heard of such a piece of legislation. My friend Tim Blair opined this might be the Plastic Turkey Story for conservatives and conservative blogs, who jumped on the salacious rumor without confirmation.]]>Sun, 21 May 2006 16:50:44 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2006/05/21/no-versace-in-tehran-n212269