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Losing faith in Rouhani, Iranian women ever defiant

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s failure to nominate a single female Cabinet minister is leading women to lose faith in his promises — but not hope in their future.

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Supporters of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani celebrate his victory in the presidential election in Tehran, Iran, May 20, 2017. — TIMA via REUTERS

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