Morrissey Playing Iran

Mozza could be touring the Middle East later this year and he adds UK dates

Monday, January 7, 2008 - 15:48

Morrissey looks likely to play in political hotspot Iran later this year if its approved by the countrys hardline authorities.

The former singer with The Smiths is currently negotiating with the government of Iran to play a date in the capital Tehran. Hes likely to perform as joint headliner with Arab popster Kazem al-Sahir.

His manager told The Independent: One way or another we will tour the Middle East " in terms of places like Jerusalem and Beirut. And we hope to play Iran.

Mozza has also added dates to his UK tour which starts this month. As well as six nights at the Camden Roundhouse hell play the below northern dates.

30th Jan - Doncaster Dome
1st Feb - Sunderland Empire
2nd Feb - Edinburgh Playhouse