Four years on, Iranians reflect on impact of ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’
Author: Maziar MotamediPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: Iran
Society & Lifestyle

Four years ago, Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian woman, was detained by the morality police in Tehran for noncompliance with hijab laws. She died three days later, sparking protests across the country. Authorities denied any wrongdoing, while her father claimed she had been beaten. Two journalists played a key role in breaking the story but were later imprisoned on national security charges.
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