Climber returns to Iran after competing without a hijab

Iranian Climber #ElnazRekabi competed without a hijab. Now she’s back in Iran. #iran #news

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00:00Alnaz Rakabi, an Iranian rock climber who didn't wear a hijab during her recent competition abroad,

00:06was welcomed back to Iran by people chanting Alnaz the Hero at the airport.

00:13Video of her competing without covering her hair went viral over the weekend,

00:17and many feared she would be arrested upon returning home,

00:20where there are ongoing protests over women's freedoms.

00:23She took to social media on Tuesday to say that she accidentally competed without a hijab

00:28and that it was unintentional.

00:30She spoke to local media at the airport,

00:32but it's unclear if she was detained or if she will face any repercussions.

00:38In September, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in police custody

00:42while being arrested for wearing a hijab improperly.

00:44Her death sparked nationwide protests and unrest.