In the video, the woman can be seen with a bloodied mouth, chanting, “I’m not afraid. I’ve been dead for 47 years.” The Islamic Republic took over Iran 47 years ago
A video of an elderly woman’s unique protest in Iran has gone viral on social media as the country erupts in demonstrations against the dwindling economy.
In the video, the woman can be seen with a bloodied mouth, chanting, “I’m not afraid. I’ve been dead for 47 years.” The Islamic Republic took over Iran 47 years ago.
I’m not afraid. I’ve been dead for 47 years this is the voice of a woman in Iran who is fed up with the Islamic republic.
47 years ago, the Islamic Republic took our rights and turned a nation into hostages.
Today people have nothing left to lose, they rise.
Iran is rising. pic.twitter.com/GAawmynE0C— Masih Alinejad 🏳️ (@AlinejadMasih) January 8, 2026
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The video was shared by Iranian activist Masih Alinejad, who said, “This is the voice of a woman in Iran who is fed up with the Islamic Republic. 47 years ago, the Islamic Republic took our rights and turned a nation into hostages. Today people have nothing left to lose, they rise. Iran is rising.”
Iran reported a nationwide internet blackout late on Thursday after protests over the country’s economic downfall became widespread as more people gathered on the st