"Aseman," a former weekly magazine, had been published in its current form for only six issues.
A court in Tehran said the daily "Aseman" ("Sky") had violated Islamic principles and insulted religious sanctities.
"Aseman," a former weekly magazine, had been published in its current form for only six issues.
Islamic law of retribution was described as inhumane in an Aseman article
The managing editor of the daily, Abbas Bozorgmehr, was summoned to court and later transferred to Tehran's Evin prison.
In past years, Iran's judiciary has shut down dozens of reformist publications and jailed journalists and editors.
Based on reporting by ISNA, Fars, IRNA, and AFP
