Three Powerful Iran Protest Themes Explained

“Women, life, freedom,” haircuts and bloodstains: the same signs, slogans and acts of defiance are spreading across Iran and the world as thousands show solidarity with Iranian protesters.

Here's a look at the history and symbolism behind three key themes that emerged from the uprising.

0:00 Three common themes in the protests in Iran
0:27 Where do “Zan, Zendegi, Azadi”, or Women, Life, Liberty come from?
1:37 Why do Iranian protesters cut their hair?
3:11 Dyed fountains and stained hands: what blood symbolizes in Iran protests

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