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10/22/2022 9:30:00 PM Videos posted to social media appeared to show Rekabi being greeted by crowds chanting Elnaz the hero when she arrived back at Tehran s Airport
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Videos posted to social media appeared to show Rekabi being greeted by crowds chanting Elnaz the hero when she arrived back at Tehran s Airport A female Iranian rock climber, who competed without a hijab at an international competition in South Korea, has taken to social media to thank her supporters -- amid conflicting reports over whether she has been put under house arrest . A female Iranian rock climber, who competed without a hijab at an international competition in South Korea, has taken to social media to thank her supporters – amid conflicting reports over whether she has been put under house arrest.," he added in remarks made in Farsi.was placed on house arrest in Iran Friday after she competed without wearing a hijab in South Korea.Email article Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi competes without a hijab, in the Cypriot capital Nicosia on October 18, 2022. “I am endlessly grateful for the support of you, all the people of Iran, the most decent people of the planet, athletes and non-athletes, and all your support in [the] international community,” Elnaz Rekabi wrote on Instagram late Friday. Alongside a photo of herself rock climbing – in which she appears as a silhouette, suspended in the air – she added, “What I have gained till today was regarding the caring of you beautiful souls; and the future would not be a road without obstacles if you are not coming along." Khosravi Vafa, however, described Rekabi as being"a guest at Iran’s Olympic committee hotel for one day, along with her family.” Videos posted to social media appeared to show Rekabi being greeted by crowds chanting “Elnaz the hero” when she arrived back at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport on Wednesday morning. Iranian athlete Elnaz Rekabi competes during the women's Boulder Lead final during the IFSC Climbing Asian Championships in Seoul, Sunday, Oct. Her return to Iran comes amid nationwide protests in the country calling for greater freedoms for women, following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, a woman who died in police custody after her arrest for allegedly wearing her hijab improperly. A later image published by Iranian state media showed her in a meeting hours after returning to Tehran in the same black baseball cap and hoodie she wore after her flights. Consequently, some protesters see her as a symbol of the cause and rights groups have expressed fears for what will happen to her now she is back in Iran. Though refusing to wear a hijab violates Tehran’s dress requirements for female athletes, president of Iran’s national Olympic committee, Khosravi Vafa, said Rekabi would not be penalized. A news website critical of the Iranian regime, IranWire, had claimed that Rekabi would be transferred to prison upon her arrival back in the country. 16, 2022. Though refusing to wear a hijab violates Tehran’s dress requirements for female athletes, president of Iran’s national Olympic committee , Khosravi Vafa, said Rekabi would not be penalized. Rekabi herself has suggested – both on her Instagram account and in interviews with state media IRNA – that she had only “accidentally” competed without her hijab, which Iran mandates must be worn by women representing the country abroad. However, it is unclear whether Rekabi’s comments were made under duress. Rekabi’s supporters remain concerned about potential retribution against Rekabi after deadly clashes between Iranian protesters and the government have broken out in recent weeks following the death 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who custody in Iran after being arrested for improperly wearing a headscarf. Her latest comments on Instagram came as the head of the Iranian federation of mountaineering and sport climbing reportedly denied that Rekabi was under house arrest. I’m surprised that it is being talked about so much," Vafa said. Speaking with the Iranian government-affiliated Borna News Agency, Reza Zarei said Rekabi was “now with her family. "Quite typical of the regime in Iran to not be transparent about punishments, particularly when one is charged with disrespecting the Islamic Republic," Lisa Daftari, editor-in-chief of The Foreign Desk, told Fox News Digital." Upon returning to Iran Reakabi was said to have been hosted as "a guest at Iran’s Olympic committee hotel for one day, along with her family," according to Vafa. ” Zarei also denied rumors that he had received checks or property documents from Rekabi or any other athlete competing in the Asian Championship. Borna news agency is affiliated with Iran’s Ministry of Sports and Youth. We see this quite often when the regime either goes after forced confessions or targets family members in order to make a point and to discourage others from disrespecting the regime. 19, 2022. CNN cannot independently verify whether or not Rekabi is under house arrest. Canadian sanctions ‘absurd,’ Iran says Meanwhile, Iran responded Friday to Canadian sanctions targeting Iranian news stations, describing them as an “absurdity.” Canada said this month it would impose additional sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities that had participated in or enabled human rights violations. Iranian news outlets also reported Thursday that her brother had been arrested by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard following a complaint that had been issued by Vafa as the head of the Iranian Olympic Committee. For the last five weeks, brave Iranian women and men have displayed acts of courage to demonstrate their disenchantment with this government," she said. It said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its top leaders – more than 10,000 officers and senior members – would now be barred from entering Canada “for their engagement in terrorism and systemic and gross human rights violations.” According to Nasser Kanani, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the latest Canadian sanctions also include the Tasnim News Agency, Kihan newspaper, Noor News, and Fars News Agency. Kanani wrote on Instagram that such sanctions show “the absurdity of the West’s slogan regarding free access to information and freedom of expression. Tehran continues to face nationwide protests and opposition at home relating to its human rights abuses with a particular focus on its strict restrictions on women’s rights.” Kanani added, “The US government’s sanctions madness has gone viral and is quickly being transferred to its friends.” . Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report. Read more:
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A female Iranian rock climber, who competed without a hijab at an international competition in South Korea, has taken to social media to thank her supporters – amid conflicting reports over whether she has been put under house arrest.," he added in remarks made in Farsi.was placed on house arrest in Iran Friday after she competed without wearing a hijab in South Korea.Email article Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi competes without a hijab, in the Cypriot capital Nicosia on October 18, 2022. “I am endlessly grateful for the support of you, all the people of Iran, the most decent people of the planet, athletes and non-athletes, and all your support in [the] international community,” Elnaz Rekabi wrote on Instagram late Friday. Alongside a photo of herself rock climbing – in which she appears as a silhouette, suspended in the air – she added, “What I have gained till today was regarding the caring of you beautiful souls; and the future would not be a road without obstacles if you are not coming along." Khosravi Vafa, however, described Rekabi as being"a guest at Iran’s Olympic committee hotel for one day, along with her family.” Videos posted to social media appeared to show Rekabi being greeted by crowds chanting “Elnaz the hero” when she arrived back at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport on Wednesday morning. Iranian athlete Elnaz Rekabi competes during the women's Boulder Lead final during the IFSC Climbing Asian Championships in Seoul, Sunday, Oct. Her return to Iran comes amid nationwide protests in the country calling for greater freedoms for women, following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, a woman who died in police custody after her arrest for allegedly wearing her hijab improperly. A later image published by Iranian state media showed her in a meeting hours after returning to Tehran in the same black baseball cap and hoodie she wore after her flights. Consequently, some protesters see her as a symbol of the cause and rights groups have expressed fears for what will happen to her now she is back in Iran. Though refusing to wear a hijab violates Tehran’s dress requirements for female athletes, president of Iran’s national Olympic committee, Khosravi Vafa, said Rekabi would not be penalized. A news website critical of the Iranian regime, IranWire, had claimed that Rekabi would be transferred to prison upon her arrival back in the country. 16, 2022. Though refusing to wear a hijab violates Tehran’s dress requirements for female athletes, president of Iran’s national Olympic committee , Khosravi Vafa, said Rekabi would not be penalized. Rekabi herself has suggested – both on her Instagram account and in interviews with state media IRNA – that she had only “accidentally” competed without her hijab, which Iran mandates must be worn by women representing the country abroad. However, it is unclear whether Rekabi’s comments were made under duress. Rekabi’s supporters remain concerned about potential retribution against Rekabi after deadly clashes between Iranian protesters and the government have broken out in recent weeks following the death 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who custody in Iran after being arrested for improperly wearing a headscarf. Her latest comments on Instagram came as the head of the Iranian federation of mountaineering and sport climbing reportedly denied that Rekabi was under house arrest. I’m surprised that it is being talked about so much," Vafa said. Speaking with the Iranian government-affiliated Borna News Agency, Reza Zarei said Rekabi was “now with her family. "Quite typical of the regime in Iran to not be transparent about punishments, particularly when one is charged with disrespecting the Islamic Republic," Lisa Daftari, editor-in-chief of The Foreign Desk, told Fox News Digital." Upon returning to Iran Reakabi was said to have been hosted as "a guest at Iran’s Olympic committee hotel for one day, along with her family," according to Vafa. ” Zarei also denied rumors that he had received checks or property documents from Rekabi or any other athlete competing in the Asian Championship. Borna news agency is affiliated with Iran’s Ministry of Sports and Youth. We see this quite often when the regime either goes after forced confessions or targets family members in order to make a point and to discourage others from disrespecting the regime. 19, 2022. CNN cannot independently verify whether or not Rekabi is under house arrest. Canadian sanctions ‘absurd,’ Iran says Meanwhile, Iran responded Friday to Canadian sanctions targeting Iranian news stations, describing them as an “absurdity.” Canada said this month it would impose additional sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities that had participated in or enabled human rights violations. Iranian news outlets also reported Thursday that her brother had been arrested by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard following a complaint that had been issued by Vafa as the head of the Iranian Olympic Committee. For the last five weeks, brave Iranian women and men have displayed acts of courage to demonstrate their disenchantment with this government," she said. It said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its top leaders – more than 10,000 officers and senior members – would now be barred from entering Canada “for their engagement in terrorism and systemic and gross human rights violations.” According to Nasser Kanani, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the latest Canadian sanctions also include the Tasnim News Agency, Kihan newspaper, Noor News, and Fars News Agency. Kanani wrote on Instagram that such sanctions show “the absurdity of the West’s slogan regarding free access to information and freedom of expression. Tehran continues to face nationwide protests and opposition at home relating to its human rights abuses with a particular focus on its strict restrictions on women’s rights.” Kanani added, “The US government’s sanctions madness has gone viral and is quickly being transferred to its friends.” . Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report.