Newspaper was to publish letters to opponents in Monday edition , son and daughter say . Protesters outside newspaper offices clash with police , state - run Press TV reports . An investigating judge said the popular newspaper , Etemad-e Melli , was ordered closed for what has been described as `` publishing unlawful and criminal material , '' state-run Press TV reported . Hardliners criticize Karrubi for openly describing torture of prisoners . Human - rights groups accuse guards of conducting harsh interrogation .
Newspaper was to publish letters to opponents in Monday edition , son and daughter say . Protesters outside newspaper offices clash with police , state - run Press TV reports . Hardliners criticize Karrubi for openly describing torture of prisoners . Human - rights groups accuse guards of conducting harsh interrogation .