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Mahsa Amini was a 22-year-old Iranian woman who died in police custody in Tehran.
According to BBC News, her death has sparked widespread outrage and protests across Iran, with many Iranians taking to social media to express their anger and frustration. Amini was arrested by the morality police for allegedly violating Iran's strict hijab rules, and her death has become a rallying cry for those demanding greater freedoms and an end to the country's strict dress code. Protesters have clashed with security forces in several cities, with reports of injuries and arrests.