Iranians Have Hopes for Reform Momentum Most Iranians were shocked to learn that Shirin Ebadi, a noted Iranian human rights campaigner, was awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Many hope the recognition of Ebadi's work will bolster Iran's flagging reform movement. NPR's Kate Seelye reports.

Iranians Have Hopes for Reform Momentum

Iranians Have Hopes for Reform Momentum

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Most Iranians were shocked to learn that Shirin Ebadi, a noted Iranian human rights campaigner, was awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Many hope the recognition of Ebadi's work will bolster Iran's flagging reform movement. NPR's Kate Seelye reports.

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