Summary

The transcript investigates the controversial practice of muta'ah (temporary) marriage in Iraq, a religious custom that some Shia clerics are allegedly using to exploit and sexually abuse vulnerable women and girls. Through undercover reporting, the investigation reveals that several clerics were willing to arrange temporary marriages with underage girls, with some explicitly discussing scenarios involving very young children and virginity. The report highlights the devastating impact of war on Iraqi women and girls, exposing how this religious practice can be manipulated to enable sexual abuse, with many clerics refusing to speak about or condemn these exploitative marriages.