Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize for fight against oppression of women
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The Spin
Anti-Iran narrative
Iran's treatment of women in general and Mohammadi in particular is inhumane and demonstrates the moral failings of the Islamic Republic. Mohammadi, a brave activist who has fought hard for women's rights, is facing death all because she refused to cover her hair. The international community must do more to support Iranian women.
Pro-Iran narrative
From the beginning, the West has tried to stir trouble in Iran over its overwhelmingly popular religious policies. These Western-backed activists are nothing but provocateurs sowing the seeds of subversion in a bid to destabilize Iran. Iranian women have a strong Muslim identity, and they won't be swayed by foreign manipulation.