Oct. 5, 2021

Iran's conservatives called out over flip-flop on women in stadiums

Iran/Society

The story: Iran’s conservative-dominated authorities have decided to allow women to enter Tehran's Azadi Stadium to watch the men's national football team upcoming game against South Korea. Pointing to the longstanding conservative opposition to women attending such games, Iranian Reformists are now questioning the motives behind the sudden change of heart.

The coverage: The Young Journalists Club (YJC), a news agency affiliated with the state broadcaster, reported on Oct. 3 that sports authorities had decided to allow women...

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