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Women and the Iranian Revolution
In February 1979, the Islamic Revolution changed Iranian women's lives forever. Their freedom was severely limited - including being forced to wear the Islamic veil by the "hijab police". Witness speaks to one woman about her memories of that time.
Photo: Associated Press.
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