Elderly Woman's Viral Protest in Iran: "Not Afraid, Been Dead for 47 Years"

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Firstpost•09-01-2026, 15:55
Elderly Woman's Viral Protest in Iran: "Not Afraid, Been Dead for 47 Years"
- •A video of an elderly Iranian woman protesting against the government has gone viral amid widespread demonstrations.
- •The woman, with a bloodied mouth, chanted, "I'm not afraid. I've been dead for 47 years," referencing the 47 years since the Islamic Republic took power.
- •Iranian activist Masih Alinejad shared the video, highlighting the public's frustration with the Islamic Republic.
- •Nationwide internet blackouts were reported in Iran as economic protests intensified and spread across cities.
- •The protests, the largest in three years, began in Tehran's Grand Bazaar over the rial's free fall and are fueled by inflation, mismanagement, and Western sanctions.
Why It Matters: An elderly woman's viral protest symbolizes deep-seated anger and defiance against Iran's Islamic Republic amid economic turmoil.
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