Trend of burning Khamenei’s picture with cigarette in Iran, women adopted new method of protest…

Amidst the ongoing violent protests in Iran, women have adopted a protest method which has become a topic of discussion all over the world. Over the past few weeks, several videos and photographs have emerged showing Iranian women lighting cigarettes with burning pictures of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. These scenes have now become one of the main images of the anti-government movement and have become the new symbol of protest.

This protest method is sending a strong message especially in a country where there are strict social norms and strict restrictions are imposed on women’s rights. Protests against Iran’s religious regime have intensified, especially against the 86-year-old rule of Khamenei. These protests started against inflation and bad economy, but gradually this protest has turned into a larger movement against governance and corruption.

A new way of protesting

At a time when thousands of people are protesting on the streets in Iran, women are adopting a new method of protest. In the pictures and videos going viral on social media, women are seen lighting cigarettes with burning pictures of Khamenei. This protest has become a powerful symbol, which is being considered as an open challenge against the government. In this protest, women are especially demanding their freedom and rights.

In an Islamic country like Iran, where women are prohibited from smoking in public and burning the photo of the Supreme Leader is considered a serious crime, this protest is a very bold step. This challenge is not just against one person or regime, but against the entire religious governance system.

Mahsa Amini case

The series of demonstrations in Iran started after the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022. Mahsa was arrested by Iran’s morality police for allegedly “improper dressing” and died in custody. Since then, many movements for women’s rights were formed in Iran. These demonstrations against the status of women’s rights and religious strictness expanded and have now turned into a major political struggle.

growing anger against the government

The people of Iran are now openly protesting not only against inflation and bad economy, but also against the corruption of power and religious rule. Slogans like “Death to Khamenei” and “Pahlavi will return” echoed in the capital Tehran and other cities. Amidst these slogans, the protesters have adopted a new method – lighting cigarettes with burning pictures of Ayatollah Khamenei.

There is also a demand for the return of Reza Pahlavi, son of the last Shah of Iran. The protesters say that the Pahlavi family, which was removed from power after the 1979 revolution, should be included again in the country’s politics. This movement points towards a new political direction in Iran.

Government response

Despite government repression and strictness, people are not afraid to take to the streets. Last year, a man, Omid Sarlak, posted a video on social media of Khamenei’s photo being burned, but his body was found in his car hours later. After this, government officials warned that those committing such acts could be given the death penalty. But, this warning also had no effect on the protests. Protests have continued, and the death toll has so far reached nearly 200.

the coming days

The situation in Iran still remains tense. Despite government repression, people continue to fight for their rights. The incident of women burning cigarettes with Khamenei’s pictures has given this protest an even bigger form. It has become a protest method that is not only standing against the religious rule of a country, but is also giving a strong message for women’s rights and freedom.

What is happening in Iran at this time is not just a political movement, but it has become a big mass movement against the entire society and culture. It remains to be seen what will happen in the next few days, but this protest has created a new awareness around the world.