The Most Powerful Images From the Iran Protests

Since the death of Mahsa Amini two weeks ago, protests have continued inside Iran, where 28 journalists have been detained and dozens of protesters killed.

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Iran National Soccer Team

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Iran National Soccer Team
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On Tuesday, Iran’s national soccer team wore black jackets over their country’s emblem while Iran’s national anthem played, as a show of solidarity with protesters. The team was in Maria Enzersdorf, Austria to play Senegal in a World Cup tune-up match. (The match ended in a 1-1 draw.) The players stood with their arms around each other while the song played, and keep their jackets zipped up until the game started.

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