Iran ups ante, bans Bart and Homer dolls

Iran’s Ministry of Vigilance Against Satanic Decadence and Vice has issued a Fatwa prohibiting the sale and import of Bart and Homer Simpson dolls.

Ministry spokesman Farjoo Turbanijan announced the Fatwa at a news conference at the Tehran Holiday Inn last Thursday.

“Bart and Homer are emissaries for the Great Satan. This is spoken in the Holy Koran. It is the duty of every believer to strike down the evil likenesses wherever they may be found.”

Shortly after Friday prayers enraged mobs descended on the Tehran Walmart and scoured the toy department for Bart and Homer dolls, which were summarily decapitated.

Speaking for the Ministry of Toys and Holy War, Deputy Ayatollah Rabidad Nabobidad confirmed the Fatwa.

“The Dogs of Satanic Imperialism and Zionist Expansionism must be taught a lesson” he said, “they cannot be allowed to threaten our great Republic with impunity. From this day forward Bart and Homer must die!”

Lisa, Maggie and Marge dolls may still be imported and offered for sale on the condition that they are clothed in full Burqa.