Women smoking cigarettes after burning pictures of the Supreme Leader.

In a viral video related to protests in Iran, some Iranian women are seen burning pictures of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and lighting cigarettes with them. This is being considered an open challenge to the political and religious power of the country.

Trend spreading rapidly on social media

The trend related to such protests in Iran is spreading rapidly on social media platforms X, Instagram, Reddit and Telegram. These video clips have been shared and reposted thousands of times around the world. Experts believe that this has become such a method of protest that it is becoming very difficult for the authorities to stop it.

Open challenge to strict laws in Iran

According to Iranian law, burning the photo of the Supreme Leader is considered a serious crime. Additionally, smoking by women in public has also been banned for a long time. By doing both these things together, women are not only challenging the authorities, but are also openly rejecting the mandatory hijab and restrictions on women's personal freedom.

Public anger erupted amid economic crisis

Let us tell you that Iran is currently going through severe economic pressure. Rising inflation, rapidly weakening currency and rising prices of food items have created a lot of resentment among the common people. Protests have started again in many cities of the country.

Pictures and statues of leaders targeted

According to reports, protesters have also carried out incidents like burning photographs of senior leaders and damaging statues associated with the government. This is a clear indication that public anger is no longer limited to slogans only.

Roots of protest related to Mahsa Amini movement

This protest trend is linked to the movement that started after the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody in 2022. Experts say that the Internet and social media have given a new form to the protests. Short videos are now reaching the global level in minutes.

Protests continue despite government warnings

The ever-increasing circulation of these videos, despite warnings and strict controls from Iranian authorities, shows that this trend has now become a global digital movement. Due to this, the opposition of Iranian women remains in constant discussion in the international media and global forums.