The Persian Soiree at the Moroccan Deli-cacy on Lygon Street will mark the launch of an issue of Garland magazine, which is dedicated to the return of Iranian culture and arts as sanctions on the country slowly lift. But those very sanctions have attracted the heavy hand of online payments system PayPal, which has not only blocked sales but also refunded those who have bought tickets to the November 20 event.
PayPal’s Iran sanctions cripple Melbourne soiree
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