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Why Are Women Worldwide Protesting Iran?
October 5, 2022
An arrest by what is known as Iran’s “morality police” for not wearing her hijab properly, led to the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. It has touched off worldwide protests in support of women who are tired of living under a regime known for ruling with an iron fist. Iran's supreme leader gave his full backing to security forces, which could herald a harsher crackdown to quell the unrest. Inside Edition Digital’s Stephanie Officer explains.