Morrissey to perform in Middle East

British singer Morrissey is set to perform in Iran alongside a slew of local artists - and will be one of the first Western acts to appear in the country if negotiations are successful.

The former Smiths frontman hopes to appear onstage with acclaimed Arabian pop singer Kazem Al Sahir, one of the star's professed heroes, and is currently in talks with the Iranian government to play a gig there later this year.