Inside Iran
Synopsis
In Tehran, Friday prayers at a conservative shrine reveal the complex sentiments of Iranians, including support for the Islamic headscarf and protests against the West.
Synopsis
In Tehran, a rare invitation to Friday prayers at the Imam Khomeini Shrine provides insight into Iran's political and social climate. High-ranking Commander NASA Shabani of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps discusses Iran's military involvement in Syria against Daesh. During the prayers, chants of "death to America, death to Britain, death to Israel, and Saudi Arabia" echo among attendees. The event also features women rallying in support of the Islamic headscarf, while young Iranians express a complex relationship with the West amid a backdrop of emerging consumer culture.
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