After 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in the custody of Iran’s “morality police” on September 16, protests around the world against the regime are gaining more momentum. Amini had been arrested for allegedly wearing a hijab improperly. While past protests against Iran’s government have not resulted in change, as Heather Yourex-West reports, there’s more optimism this time.
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