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Closed off from the world, Iran is divided between its leaders and those who favour a more open society. Encroaching Western values are coming into conflict with Islamic ideals, especially as prices rise and not everybody is benefiting from this newfound affluence.
...ubiquitous Iranian head scarf. Produced by Abc...
A frank and intimate portrayal of women and Islam in this controversial and defiant land. Iranian women worshippers still kiss the holy shrine where Ayatollah Khomeini is buried but in private many more are not so enthusiastic about the Islamic laws women here must suffer.
...still belong to fundamentalism. Produced by Abc...
Tens of thousands of fundamentalist Baasij chanting for Islam indicate moderation still has a long way to go in Iran.
...the global economy for so long. Produced by Abc...
Hidden away in the folds of Iran's mountains lie the holy towns of the Zoroastrians, the ancient religion that continues to defy Iranian Islamic fundamentalism.
...secular and traditional Iran. Produced by Abc...
Following a dramatic surge in the Iranian population over the last thirty years, the government has intoduced a sophisticated population control programme, which includes the appointment of a 'condom king'.
...says a UN expert on drugs. Produced by Abc...
The Golden Crescent is the source of 80% of the world’s heroin. We join the Iranian drug force fighting to stem the flow of heroin that is creating a huge underclass of addicts in Iran and flooding on into Europe and beyond.
...traditional dogma in Iran. Produced by Abc...
The ultimate western extravagance; cosmetic surgery is taking hold in Iran. It is the latest teenage craze on the streets of Tehran, the post nose-op plaster being worn as a badge of pride.
Dissidents in Iran face arrest, beatings and torture for publicly speaking out against the regime. But the internet is offering a safer and louder voice of opposition.
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