An Iranian woman at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport confronted a cleric over not wearing a hijab, removing his turban and placing it on her head in defiance. Captured on video, this act highlights the struggle against Iran's strict dress code laws and gender apartheid. The video, shared widely, has sparked significant debate and praise for her bold protest.
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