- A brave Iranian refugee in Canada burned a photo of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—punishable by death in Iran—and used the flames to light a cigarette while defiantly appearing without a hijab.
- The powerful 34-second “cigarette girl” video has exploded across social media, racking up millions of views and shares on X, Instagram, and Reddit.
- The act has sparked worldwide copycat protests, with demonstrators in cities like Berlin, Zurich, Tel Aviv, and multiple U.S. locations recreating the cigarette-lighting ritual using images of Khamenei.
- It has become a potent global symbol of resistance against Iran’s oppressive clerical regime and its forced hijab laws.
- The viral moment highlights the courage of ordinary Iranians who continue risking their lives in the ongoing nationwide uprising against the mullahs.
- Burning Khamenei’s image is considered a capital offense under the Islamic Republic, underscoring the regime’s extreme fear of even symbolic dissent.
- The protests reflect growing international solidarity with Iranians demanding an end to decades of tyranny and human rights abuses.
- The phenomenon arrives amid heightened global attention on Iran, including discussions of strong U.S. responses under President Trump.
Read the full story: https://wfin.com/fox-world-news/viral-protest-video-against-irans-supreme-leader-sparks-copycat-demonstrations-worldwide/
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