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Oct 2022
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Iranian climber competes without headsca...

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Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the Middle East and around the world. On today's episode, in an apparent act of defiance, Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi competes without a headscarf at the Asian Sport Climbing Championships. Media reports differ as to where Rekabi is now after the event in South Korea. ... Show More
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