Iran: Three Years After Mahsa Amini’s Death, Hijab Rebels Gain Ground

In 2022, the death of young Iranian-Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini sparked a nationwide revolt. Three years later, more and more Iranian women are engaging in acts of civil disobedience to break free from the mandatory veil, eroding the state’s ability to govern through fear. Tooba Moshiri, correspondent in Tehran (Iran). Article reserved for our subscribers.

In 2022, the death of young Iranian-Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini sparked a nationwide revolt. Three years later, more and more Iranian women are engaging in acts of civil disobedience to break free from the mandatory veil, eroding the state’s ability to govern through fear.