People walk past closed shops, following protests over a plunge in the currency's value, in the Tehran Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Iran, December 30, 2025. File Image/WANA via Reuters
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Firstpost09-01-2026, 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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