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Dog owners in Iran could face up to 74 lashes, just for keeping them in their home or taking them out for walks.

A draft law proposed by 32 members of parliament would also bring in heavy fines for those convicted of owning the animals, according to Iran's Shargh newspaper.

Keeping a pet dog is not common in Iran and many people who follow Islamic culture see the animals as unclean.

However, some families keep them behind closed doors and in more affluent areas walk them outside.

If the bill is passed, those found to be owning a dog could be given lashes or a fine of up to 100 million rials (£2,360).