News Forum - Missing Iranian rock climber hailed as hero upon arrival in Tehran

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An Iranian rock climber returned home from an international competition and is being hailed a hero after competing without a hijab. The climber, 33-year-old Elnaz Rekabi, was competing in South Korea and says her headscarf slipped off, posing an obstacle to her during the competition. Previously, fans feared she was in trouble upon returning by Iran’s infamous morality police. But, as she arrived at the Imam Khomeini International Airport on Wednesday, she was greeted by supporters who applauded her controversial action at the games. According to The Japan Times, some female fans greeted her at the airport without wearing hijabs, a […]

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