Three years after Mahsa Amini's death, Iranian women have seized 'irreversible' liberties

The September 16, 2022, death of Mahsa Amini in police custody sparked massive protests and a deadly crackdown by the Iranian regime. But three years later, Iranian society has witnessed "irreversible" changes. In the streets of Tehran and in provincial towns, women are gradually rejecting the veil and other constraints.

Sep 17, 2025 - 09:02
Three years after Mahsa Amini's death, Iranian women have seized 'irreversible' liberties
The September 16, 2022, death of Mahsa Amini in police custody sparked massive protests and a deadly crackdown by the Iranian regime. But three years later, Iranian society has witnessed "irreversible" changes. In the streets of Tehran and in provincial towns, women are gradually rejecting the veil and other constraints.