Weeks after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Iran, protesters in Westwood blocked streets and held demonstrations against Iran’s government.
Iranian reports said she died of a pre-existing condition, claiming she had a heart attack. However, Amini's family denies that pre-existing condition, and says witnesses told them she was beaten by police.
"This regime keeps slaughtering innocent people, and enough is enough. We have to take a stand," said actress Nazanin Boniadi. "In Iran, women are not only fighting against compulsory hijab, that is a symbol of their struggle," said Boniadi."They are fighting to be able to dance freely in the streets, to be able to sing, to be able to have equal rights to men before the law."
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