Social media is forcing Iran to face a taboo topic: Sexual violence
A rape victim must have 4 witnesses to back up their allegation under Iran's Islamic laws, so it's little wonder victims rarely speak out. But Iran's "#MeToo" moment may be dawning.
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Seyed Rahim Bathaei has been CBS News' producer in Tehran, Iran since 2009. He graduated from Tehran University with a master's degree in North American Studies and began his career in journalism as a freelancer in 1990. Prior to joining CBS News, Bathaei contributed to the production of numerous documentaries and news stories with outlets including PBS, Discovery, Al-Jazeera and CBS' own 60 Minutes.
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