The importation of ties, which “contradict the nature of Iranian culture,” must come to an end, a senior Iranian customs official said Thursday. “We must adopt serious actions in order to put an end to the importation of ties,” Iranian Customs Deputy Director Asgar Hamidi was quoted as saying by Iranian news agency Fars. “We must change import laws to that end.” http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/1,7340,L-3546716,00.html