'It’s a new level of evil. They have no mercy this time and they are fighting with everything they have.'
. And yet, despite the danger to themselves and their families, the women of Iran are not backing down. To understand more about what it’s like to be a young woman in Iran right now,spoke to Neda, a 28-year-old woman who lives in Tehran. We granted her a pseudonym to protect her privacy.provided questions to Neda’s English and Farsi-speaking cousin. The cousins spoke over WhatsApp and the U.S.-based cousin recorded the conversation and translated it into English.
They’re doing things you cannot imagine to stop the protest. Doesn’t matter if you’re driving, walking, chanting, helping, praying, writing on the walls, or just honking. Doesn’t matter how old you are or what situation you’re in. If they see any form of resistance, they’ll try to shoot you if they have bullets left. They’re constantly planting fear and fear is their main weapon — no matter the cost.
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