The 22-year-old’s death sparked outrage across social, religious and political factions. Four people were reported to have been killed by the security forces.
Masha Amini was detained for allegedly violating dress rules. Her suspicious death, publicized by social media, has led to protests and condemnations by prominent Iranians.
The militant group in charge of the country is aggressively enforcing a decree requiring coverings from head to toe and crushing rare public protests against the order.