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Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran’s last shah: A year after Amini’s death ‘a new phase of resistance’

By France24
17 September 2023   |   7:41 am
A year ago, the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini triggered an unprecedented protest movement in Iran against the authorities of the Islamic Republic. Women led demonstrations questioning the wearing of the hijab, which has since become the symbol of defiance against the oppressive government. Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, spoke to FRANCE 24 about it.

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