Inside Iran: What Happened to Iran’s Women-led Uprising?

VICE News gains exclusive access inside Iran, to find out what's happened in the country since Mahsa Amini's death. Since Iranian women led a nationwide uprising, Iran's security forces have cracked down with brute force. Isobel Yeung meets those brave enough to speak out and meets the authorities in charge.
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[@ponz-]

Takes some balls to even try to go there and cover this. Let alone being a female and trying to do it in that country. Hats off

[@alejandrorobles1343]

Don’t you mean … hijabs off

[@Mo-re8yo]

@@alejandrorobles1343 bs like that flag

[@athenagilani5724]

What's the difference between female and male?

[@Pain-And-Gain]

The women-led uprising was orchestrated by Komalah and Mojahedin-e-Khalq (MEK), with the assistance of MI6 and Mossad, in an attempt to plunge Iran into chaos once again. The false information that she had been beaten was initially reported on BBC News, VOA Persian, and Saudi-funded Iran International satellite channels. This narrative was propagated by her cousin (on her mother's side), Erfan Mortezaei, a member of Komalah and an operative, who was not even present at the time of her arrest. Mahsa's brother, who was with her at the moment of her arrest, neither reported nor mentioned anything about any beating. Her parents saw their daughter's body when she was pronounced dead and also stated that there was no evidence of beating. They were the ones who revealed that their daughter had undergone brain surgery, not the Iranian government. After a few days, they changed their narrative following a meeting with her uncle, Safa Aeli (from her mother's side), a Kurdish resident who was neither with Mahsa at the time of her arrest nor saw Mahsa's body. After this meeting, they began appearing on the aforementioned satellite channels and started to protest. It is worth pondering why they changed their minds after the meeting with her uncle. The video recording of Mahsa's arrest and the CCTV footage of her arrival at the detention center are widely available on the internet. She was neither beaten nor bled from any part of her body. Upon her arrival at the detention center, a female officer instructed her to sit, and she complied by sitting on a chair. After a few moments, she stood up and then fell unconscious. The fact that Iran arrested two French spies, Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were attempting to recruit and coach teachers in Iran during the unrest, speaks volumes. A documentary featuring their confessions of espionage was aired on one of Iran's provincial network channels. Isobel Yeung might wonder why they didn't prevent her from entering the country in the first place. They had her on their radar and waited to see what she was up to. When she waw about to depart, they arrested her and seized her footage. Why did they seize her footage? Because she was attempting to incite chaos, whether knowingly or unknowingly. Recently, we have seen many KZbinrs in Iran, filming their travel vlogs, and none of them were stopped. You might wonder why? It's because those KZbinrs are minding their own business and enjoying their trips, while you are meddling in a country's internal affairs, which in this case were orchestrated and executed by Iran's sworn enemies. Ibrahim Alizade, the Kurdish communist politician, the official spokesperson of the Komalah Kurdistan's Organization of the Communist Party of Iran (Komalah), and concurrently the first secretary of Komalah, confirmed in an interview on the Saudi-funded Iran International satellite channel, after his statement about the death of Mahsa Amini, that it was their doing. He stated, and I quote the English translation: "If we want these battles to reach a definitive conclusion, we must clearly define these future movements and future political tactics. The fundamental difference that this movement had with other protests that have taken place in Iran in recent years is that this movement was conscious, led, and organized, and its day and time were determined, and its result is also determined." Farsi transcript: اگر بخواهیم این مبارزات به نتیجه قطعی برسه بایستی این حرکت های آینده و تاکتیک های سیاسی آینده رو بطور مشخص معلوم کنیم. تفاوتی اساسی که این حرکت با بقیه اعتراضاتی که سال های گذشته در سطح ایران داشته اینکه این حرکت آگاهانه، رهبری شده، و سازمان داده شده بوده، و روز و ساعتش معین بوده و نتیجه اش هم معین هست.

[@tbird81]

@@athenagilani5724 P vs V

[@BasileosHerodou]

The way she fearlessly talked to that politician made my jaw drop! Great job vice!

[@mothermovementa]

She's a legend

[@Spongebrain97]

Yeah she is extremely brave. The scariest interview I think she did was when she was literally asking similar questions to a Taliban member in Afghanistan.

[@Aksarallah]

@@Spongebrain97 yeah and funnily taliban absolutely exposed her agendas

[@gareonconley1956]

@@Aksarallah huh? Elaborate?

[@jonathanhansen2651]

@@Aksarallah Her agenda being to get insights into the human rights abuse that they are perpetrating I assume. It doesn't take a genius to condemn these religion-based authoritarian regimes who are so conniving and calculated in the way the present, repress and control their people and media.

[@Brendissimo1]

This feels like classic VICE. Walk right into the hornet's nest and try and politely ask all the questions you know they don't want to you to, talk to the people they don't want you to, and see the things they don't want you to.

[@Morkorio]

As an Iranian, I am in aw of your journalism. I am very grateful for your honesty and your fearless spirit that you made viewers truly feel how they lie to your face and in the back send some people to hold guns on your heads. This journalism made me emotional. Iran will be freed and this land will flourish once again!

[@yankiefrenz1367]

go and live in the west then

[@Morkorio]

@@yankiefrenz1367 Leave my Country. Iran is not for you. It belongs to Iranian people. You can't hold on to it forever when people are completely different from the regime ruling over them.

[@AamuAurora]

​@@yankiefrenz1367 You're so silly I can't even visualize it.

[@AamuAurora]

You're a brave person of strong morals. I wish you all the best. The very first time I learned about Iran was through Kapuściński's reportage, "Shah of Shahs", original title "Szachinszach", about the 1979 Teheran uprising. I was a kid, it was an obligatory book for my classes in 2012. I was left speechless the moment I discovered the involvement of foreign forces that manipulated your history for their own gain, forever changing the fabric of your country. I couldn't understand. I'm so moved by the strength of young people today who bravely and strongly rebel. I'd like everybody to be safe but is sitting quiet safe anyway? My best wishes.

[@yankiefrenz1367]

@@AamuAuroraif you don't like a place you just simply leave.

[@arman4440]

As a young Iranian in Iran who participated in the same demonstrations you were taken away from, your journalism has left me speechless. Thank you, truly. Your bravery and courage is something any journalist should aspire to attain.

[@Awarene613]

I have so much respect of you! Demonstrating against this evil regime! Be strong 💪 My love from Germany

[@TallerMan.1520]

96% of Governments are borrowing money instead of creating it #PositiveMoney. REGIONS with a STATE run Central Bank a.k.a MONEY supply not PROVIDED by a PRIVATELY owned/FUNDED Central Bank as a LOAN that will be repaid with INTEREST added a.k.a no DEBT a.k.a no FOOLISHNESS!!! [NORTHDAKOTA] [NORTHKOREA] [VENEZUELA] [HUNGARY] [ICELAND] [SYRIA] [CUBA] [IRAN] Libya was on this list till 2011. #PositiveMoney. It is the the lawful duty of a "democratically" elected Government to create money as credit into the economy as and when needed. #PositiveMoney. It is not expected by the electorate for a "democratically" elected Government to use legal instruments to borrow money and create debt. #PositiveMoney. Lawful VS Legal. Mandatory VS Consentual. They do not mean the same thing. #PositiveMoney. On Thursday 20th November 2014, for the first time in 170 years, UK parliament has debated the creation of money. Few people know that 97% of our money supply is created not by the government (or the central bank), but by commercial banks in the form of loans. As the results of our recent #poll show, most MPs lack a sufficient understanding of money creation. A worrying number of our MPs do not understand where money comes from. This leaves them ill-equipped to predict another financial crisis, deal with rising debt, housing bubbles or understand a fundamental driver of inequality. #PositiveMoney. If you live in the UK or Eire|Ireland or you know someone who does your|their Member of Parliament needs to receive this video in an official email as only 21 were in attendance out of 650. Thursday 20th November 2014 Money Creation & Society' Debate in UK Parliament. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3O2nYaLfrlgga8 #PositiveMoney. Courtesy of Michael Meacher MP via 'Money Creation & Society' Debate in UK Parliament 2014. politics.ie/threads/martin-wolf-strip-private-banks-of-their-power-to-create-money.225121/ #PositiveMoney. Thirteen years ago, in a documentary called "The Money Masters", we asked the question why is America going broke. It wasn't clear then that we were, but it is today. Now the question is how can we get out of this mess. Foreclosures are everywhere, unemployment is #skyrocketing - and this is only the beginning. America's economy is on a long, slippery slope from here on. The bubble ride of debt has come to an end. What can government do? The sad answer is - under the current monetary system - nothing. It's not going to get better until the root of the problem is understood and addressed. There isn't enough stimulus money in the entire world to get us out of this hole. Why? Debt. The national debt is just like our consumer debt - it's the "principal and"(personal addition) interest killing us. Though most people don't realize it the government can't just issue it's own money anymore. It used to be that way. The King could just issue stuff called money. Abraham Lincoln did it to win the Civil War. Now, today, in our crazy money system, the government has to borrow our money into existence and then pay interest on it. That's why they call it the National Debt. All our money is created out of debt. Politicians who focus on reducing the National Debt as an answer probably don't know what the National Debt really is. To reduce the National Debt would be to reduce our money - and there's already too little of that. No, you have to go deeper. You have to get at the root of this problem or we're never going to fix this. The solution isn't new or radical. America used to do it. Politicians used to fight with big bankers over it. It's all in our history - now sadly - in the distant past. But why can't we just do it again? Why can't we just issue our own money, debt free? That, my friends, is the answer. Talk about reform! That's the only reform that will make a huge difference to everyone's life - even worldwide. The solution is the secret that's been hidden from us for just over 100 years - ever since the time when author L. Frank Baum wrote "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." www.filmsforaction.org/watch/the-secret-of-oz-2009 #PositiveMoney. #Borrowing from privately owned/funded Central Banks #legally through legal instruments creating #debt as supposed to creating your #money #lawfully is a #crime against #humanity. "It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning." - Henry Ford. #PositiveMoney. “The issue which has swept down the centuries and which will have to be fought sooner or later is the people versus the banks.”― #LordActon. #PositiveMoney. #PositiveMoney started in the UK, and is now also in Europe and USA. PositiveMoney.org is on all major social media platforms.

[@braddo7270]

What this person said ^ love from England

[@syedasharimam]

Without Khamenei Iran situation could be like Iraq or Syria or Afghan or Libya. People's of Iran should be thankful to Khamenei for what he gave done to Iran. And Sharia law is very good

[@Awarene613]

@@syedasharimam I just bought some apples 🍏

[@Hyram]

Isobel Young’s fearlessness as a journalist will always leave my jaw dropped. Incredible bravery and work in this video, I hope the women in Iran find freedom one day 👏💔

[@harryphantom5920]

Chamenei is the best leader in the world. All foreign US-paid agents have to be brought to prison!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@zekec6088]

Thanks, I was wondering her name.

[@BeansShadow999]

​​@@zekec6088 it's in the video... in the first 10 seconds of the video. Lol

[@zekec6088]

@@BeansShadow999 and who watches the first ten seconds. Lol

[@Abuzwebstar]

What an embarrassment to get kicked out within one day for breaking their visa conditions that they agreed to adhere to before they flew to Iran. Then the audacity to claim they put a gun to her head is so ridiculous 😭

[@men569]

As an Iranian, I truly admire your bravery! Thank you!

[@HillarySmirkingClinton]

Ayatollah my wife to put her niqab back on.

[@henrysaka6402]

All support to Iranian girls and woman's from Brasil!! 🇧🇷🇮🇷

[@hillistics8579]

"they are against reality" what an awesome quote

[@Antinatalists_Unite]

Most religious people are like that.

[@anderskjrgaard9230]

@@Antinatalists_Uniteelaborate

[@yaseen5121]

Wait till you see the real reality

[@user-rv1wf6sd4p]

...Ideological 16 century behaviour Men have it all Women..are nothing

[@rootigaroot9922]

@@Antinatalists_Unite your delusional

[@bustlingbeast]

Ive never seen Isobel so shaken - and she's been in all kinds of situations; cartels, drug wars, stages of state destabilization. This must have been a truly terrifying situation.. Thank you for bringing this to us. The team here deserves nothing but the highest of accolades for their journalistic courage.

[@resevoirdog]

You sound like you wanna marry her lmao

[@lowkoalatee4033]

@@resevoirdogngl tho if you’ve been watching her work for at least a decade its really just something.. the news she bring is crazy to pull off. and its true she has interviewed taliban, isis members and like front lines where artillery hits and other terrorists

[@ibnebatuta4868]

​@@resevoirdogwhy are you burnt down buddy? Who hurt you

[@idontevenhaveapla7224]

​@@resevoirdogWhy does a woman being appreciated bother you?

[@AlanSmith88888]

Thats because cartels and drug wars only kill to further their profits. These guys in iran kill women to stay in power. They see them as less than human.

[@JW-fe2cm]

"If a women wears a hijab out of fear" "That hijab has no value" It takes a lot of courage to take a stand and speak out in that country. Most of them that have fought and had to escape because they fear death dont want to leave their country. I hope iran becomes a beautiful country again and you get your freedoms back ❤

[@user-ht1jg4qz3h]

he is probably tortured for this as we speak😬😬

[@ciaronsmith4995]

She's a clown. She asked terrible questions, and she asked questions at the worst time in the worst way. Weak segment honestly.

[@dumyjobby]

i'm a man and I'll admit the reporter has bigger balls than myself. Wonderful job. I wish iran to become a democracy, peace and prosperity to it's people

[@zuni6808]

Get educated, when you are nation at a constant threat of being invaded by west, They will do whatever to protect its people. Iran was my HOME and still is, its another thing that i today fear going around knowing these protestors might attack me to show their DEFIANCE. The west need to be better For it to be treated GOOD in Iran.

[@aokivaguitar]

as an Iranian teenager who is going through this, I'm so glad I have my Iranian friends who don't leave me alone. I'm also thankful to my men who are supporting our women in these tough days. in the recent protests we saw and felt everything. I felt the heat of my same-ages' blood on my skin. now I know what my goal is. to escape from Iran. I literally hate to be in the middle east. just take a look at Iran's elite schools or top universities, none students want to stay here. they all study hard to migrate. it's so heartbreaking to say in our country success is to migrate 🥲

[@MyLibrary-cb2vf]

It's not due to some thing very terrifying in Iran. It's their delusion; 'American Dream"

[@strife2746]

I wish you all the best and hope you can live in true freedom one day.

[@kyllemarfil9272]

I’m still dreaming of coming to Iran, Ig is sad what happened to your country. Your country is so beautiful, the culture and history. I hope one day if everything is okay and by the time I could travel there I hope I’m still here. Can still enjoy this country. ❤

[@SashaHoneyGoddessLove]

Bless your soul and your journey. Sending my love to you ❤️ -a half Russian half tamilian from Canada. Xo

[@danielgandalf612]

​@@corazonjedi8430yeah you can determine that through a comment? Broaden your horizons and maybe communicate with people around this world. Most women I've made friends with that are from Middle East(Saudi Arabia, Iran, Jordan) say country is beautiful, men and government are overbearing and they are all now in USA studying or working in a lab(med field). They couldn't wait to get out of the home country. All their relationships and friendships have to be secret from family. Like what kind of life is that?

[@Thoughtflux]

One doesn't walk into a theocratic country and talk about freedom & liberty. Hats off to her & the crew!

[@wenterinfaer1656]

Walked into Vatican, preached about freedom & liberty, walked away in one piece. Checkmate, dude

[@007bbox]

It’s dangerous and yet still happens so one does walk into a theocratic country and talk about freedom and liberty. She literally interviewed officials

[@Vancouverpillmuncher666]

the left is in love with islam@@wenterinfaer1656

[@eustab.anas-mann9510]

​@@wenterinfaer1656My man🚬🗿

[@BaronEvola123]

See above. It's Muslim countries that there are issues, not Christian. Don't be dishonest.

[@SumaLatha-jl6kj]

Iran in 70's and 80's greatest of all Islamic countries but now women's are suffering in he'll 😢

[@AaronZak-js]

Like a forest fire that wipes out the old trees to make room for new growth, bearish periods ultimately establish a new crop of stocks to buy and watch while setting the stage for a robust new uptrend.I have been reading articles of people that grossed profits up to $250k during this crash, what are the best stocks to buy now or put on a watchlist?

[@LenaSchweizer-ff8xy]

For the average citizen, the tactics are rather demanding. In actuality, most of them are effectively completed by experts who possess the necessary knowledge and skill set to carry out such occupations.

[@MorganGarner-bk]

Thank you for this tip. it was easy to find your coach. Did my due diligence on her before scheduling a phone call with her. She seems proficient considering her résumé.

[@grenalien]

theres something deeply wrong with you

[@Monitice]

im in tears bro, WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH THE VIDEO

[@ypp0p]

​@@Monitice its a bot being replied to by bots, look at the similarities in their names. They also seem to have bought likes

[@olorin4317]

This is the type of reporting that made Vice great once. Thank you, please keep it up. The world desperately needs it.

[@listeinn]

yeah they won't all woke, spreading propaganda

[@Mikhail.Tolstykh]

With lies and propaganda ? I see....

[@sebastianhansen941]

Elaborate ​@@Mikhail.Tolstykh

[@alimK07]

And yet they can’t speak against the greater evil.

[@zeroonetime]

@@alimK07 It's not evil other than misunderstanding the truth, matter anti-matter collision between Jo and Lie. All I.S. 01 Thought.

[@TW-ii5hh]

I am absolutely blown away by the questions the reporter was asking! I'm also completely blown away that she didn't find herself accidentally "falling out her hotel window" or worse. Her courage in the face of such a brutal regime is incredibly inspiring and I'm very happy that she's still with us to continue the crusade to free the good people of Iran from a regime that absolutely does not deserve to continue in any way, shape or form.

[@beautifulmind2797]

FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA ↔BALUCHISTAN ✊ WLL BE FREE. ✊✊✊✊ BALUCHISTAN BANEGA KHUD MUKTAR.......ham chinke lenge ajadi ✊......✊✊

[@KoroushRP]

Lol dude Iran isnt north korea. People always exaggerate how authoritarian the government is.

[@KoroushRP]

@@beautifulmind2797😂

[@adamarifp2101]

Brainwashed westerner

[@cthulucalamari2448]

​@@KoroushRP if half the population can't leave their home without a male escort or have their head and arms uncovered to feel the sun, I would say it's pretty authoritarian. Or at least the people being forced to live a way they may not choose if they had a choice might say that.

[@lykos..]

You can see in these videos, that even those happy, you can see in the back that some look terrified. Like in the group of boys, the crowds. It is terrible. It's actually quite terrifying, watching the government official at the end. Her smile, like the reporter is a silly child, who will one day learn what's best for her. Well done Vice for undercovering this.

[@souvikrc4499]

It’s that belief of arrogance, the perhaps characterizes the Iranian government, the best

[@somalien9447]

Your delusional 😂 this is propaganda KZbin videos of Iran and you'll see these are lies😢

[@ksy4747]

Fear is the most powerful form of control because humans are so easily prone to it. Which is why most religions have a root of fear in them. Especially Abrahamic religions. God loves you, but will cut off his love and send you to hell (or whatever) if you don't worship him and does exactly as he says. Sounds mad toxic, narcissistic, unhealthy, and OPPOSITE of love. But people don't know any better because fear is a powerful thing. Gotta choose love. Love does NOT oppress, suppress, demand worship. It just is.

[@monicaavila699]

“Signing a pledge, it is not losing anything. I think our generation will overcome the system eventually. Just not right now.” What a powerful and aware statement. To be patient, even if it is difficult. To not give up, just because things are not changing immediately, doesn’t mean they never will. I truly believe laws will be broken and it'll be because of our generation.

[@enthuucutlett2724]

That young boy in "08:51" pointing out how the protests are not about showing more body but how a woman lost her life because of hijab sums up much of it all.

[@amyr.8283]

I would say it is both. Women wanting the freedom to make their own decisions and then being killed when they attempt it.

[@Black_flg]

as an Iranian , I know it takes a great courage to come to Iran am truly grateful for your bravery. although they stopped you and you showed only a small part of this massive oppression and killings but I hope this could be another evidence for international communities to be our voice and help us through this revolution

[@gaiusoctavius9931]

@@East_sidex1 We are Iranian but i can tell you are one of Paid IRCG Cyber Forces of Regime. خفه خون بگیر مزدور.

[@imannuri7777]

بله برادر لعنت به دیکتاتور قاتل جنایتکار فاسد 😢💔

[@amir_aj2974]

واقعا خاکبر سرت . چقدر ادم میتونه بیشعور باشه

[@cuicuiz]

zionists =))

[@fahadkhaled3821]

Stay strong my brother 🤝

[@swampghost72]

Vice goes places no journalist goes and brings the most raw stories there are..I dont know how any of them have never won the the Pulitzer award.

[@Watchoutho]

Really? So Vice is in Israel today covering the war? I’ve seen many reporters but none from Vice.

[@jaklair]

This is the type of reporting that made Vice great... Thank you, please keep it up. The world needs it...

[@alrischah]

As an Iranian woman, I thank you for your efforts and bravery to raise awareness! may all women be liberated from these oppressors. #WomanLifeFreedom 💚🤍❤️ زن، زندگی، آزادی.

[@waiatm]

I'm just curious if you are Muslim?

[@alrischah]

@@waiatm no dear, I'm not Muslim. a large proportion of us aren't actually.

[@AyuwushSharma]

Islam is your problem , You were converted of your religion . Long live Zoroastrians

[@DanielHernandez-bx8tk]

@waiatm She is a human being

[@funwithgames4608]

Respect and best wishes to you and other brave women of Iran. One day you all will be free from this oppression. Love ❤️ from India 🇮🇳

[@warframeees8013]

Unbelievably brave of both the journalist and the people who were willing to criticize the regime on camera. Iranians deserve so much better.

[@ivandragomiloff2356]

😂

[@harf86]

She made a documentary liberally and left iran. What was dangerous? 😂😂😂

[@ivandragomiloff2356]

@@harf86 Vice is a propaganda outlet trying to manufacture consent for a war with Iran. Got to make you hate the Iranian government, religious practices, how they treat people to do that. Same as before the Iraq War and Syrian, Libyan wars etc….why are people fooled by this? Iran is not perfect, definitely in regards to Western ideas women’s rights, but let them practice things they way they want to.

[@tjuntje]

What a joke, go check videos on streets walks from Iran in 2023 this woman is spreading propaganda.

[@jasonlol9052]

Exactly. Also its fun that she claims They where threatened after with guns to their heads. Yet No evidence.

[@fans_xd]

"As long as I am human, freedom will call me back". Religions should be all about spiritual liberation, not physical oppression. Period.

[@potatomoustach2951]

I just want to ask why France can ban hijabs and ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN can't enforce hijab?

[@shamrock141]

France banned hijabs only in Public Schools, just like all visible religious memorabilia. It is not discriminatory and is not effective outside of those schools Two very different things

[@tinkywinky8558]

Because you do not have the right to mask your identity. It's part of preventing terrorists, which come from the "religion of peace". Why would you compare the 2, how is your security threatened by someone's hair being exposed?

[@mytube1298]

​​@@shamrock141 as like, hijab is only enforced in public spaces not in private spaces and in private spaces you can wear whatever you want

[@Chrissyytchannelll]

Oh my! As an Iranian I'm shocked by the level of bravery in her voice! I kid you not we could not talk to the authorities like that and get away with it💀great documentary, I'm glad y'all made it out alright :)) truly entertaining

[@armaani3867]

sure chrissy

[@nah0725]

​@@armaani3867sure armaani

[@bdbusiness7896]

Why is she asking all these questions? What mandate does she have? She is only advancing to global propaganda campaign of the West.

[@arash8761]

Yeah right, people are way more demanding and rude to authorities all the time. You're not Iranian.

[@Prof.-ou812]

@@arash8761 You are just trowing out words, they have no meaning !

[@annamoshkanbarians492]

I love her courage, she sat Infront of one of the most brainwashed and a real terrorist and asked her questions that she clearly had no answer for, and calling IR not a democracy was the best thing ever. Thank you for this

[@barryryan5187]

@@charlotte33072 I highly doubt Isobel Young would stay quiet for a paycheck

[@astronova6150]

saudi is at least getting a bit more progressive@@charlotte33072

[@KiarashM-khoze]

knowing people have sharing a same idea with the same exact words makes me feel more alive and less disappointed 🫣♻️ you described them both very wisely 👍

[@KiarashM-khoze]

@@charlotte33072and yet, is it change any thing fact wise , don't think so..

[@KiarashM-khoze]

let me explain some thing to you plz.. there are few brain washed people in IR government but she is NOT one of them.. they know every thing bc they traveled to many countries & they have young kids with internet and social media … they choose this path for power & money, in Iran you do not need to have university degrees or be an elite , you just need to sell your soul and work for government meanwhile fighting against your own people , thats why we have the first place in educated people doctors or engineers immigration even more than countries at war. i guess you have the better view of this witch character now😅😌 god bless♻️🙌🏼

[@xagent]

As a Russian, I know, what fighting against of terrible system is look like. My country has very huge potential for economic growth but it didn't anything positive for citizens, it started senseless war in the middle of Europe and isolated itself from the whole world but if you say something against of government they will send you in jail for years. Most of people who has money and opportunity are going to leave country and that's very sad. I wish all the best all Iranians who is fighting for the liberty in their country.

[@fimainmelon541]

да, я тоже из России😢😢 🤍💙🤍

[@m.h.f.e9678]

Thank you very much for the efforts you have made and for sharing your account of the events inside Iran (although I wished it was much longer). In my opinion, these narratives help people to think more rationally about their way of life and how their actions and reactions can be harmful to others. I believe that despite all the difficulties faced by the team and Ms. Isobel Yeung, they were able to obtain a lot of details about the situation in Iran, the hijab law, the status of women's rights in Iran, the protests, and so on, and narrate them; and this deserves a lot of appreciation and gratitude. Your work has been and is very valuable to me, and I guess it will be very valuable for other Iranians (those who think) and even people from the rest of the world. Thank you again! *** I wrote a short story about one of the girls protesting against the regime and the hijab law, who was killed by the anti-riot forces (Nika Shakeri), and I tried my best to make the reader think about the point that "if a woman is killed because of the hijab, then what need is there for the hijab?" The story is called "Suddenly Remembered His Words..." in English, which translates to "ناگهان یاد کلماتش افتاد..." in Persian, derived from the letters of Nika's name. (Maybe my explanation about the story has somewhat spoiled it, but since the story does not have an English version, and you have to read it with automatic translation to English, and probably this translation will not be very accurate, I thought these explanations would be useful.) sangcast.blogspot.com/2024/01/StoriesFromNowhereLand-SuddenlyRememberedHisWords.html Note: I wrote this comment twice and it wasn't submitted, then I translate my comment with some online translator app...

[@KB-iv5dz]

Girl, you are really brave. And those protesters are some of the bravest people on the planet.

[@hyamick7584]

@@charlotte33072what is she supposed to do?

[@patrickkirby6580]

Not brave enough to criticize Israel

[@user-xt9nt2qm1l]

​@patrickkirby6580 She's not reporting in Israel. She's reporting in Iran.

[@funkymunky8787]

@@user-xt9nt2qm1lstandard Western narrative

[@hi-lx7wr]

@@user-xt9nt2qm1lbut she will criticize Islam no problem but as soon as it’s Israel or Jewish then we all scream and cry

[@mohamad.a.z]

As an Iranian living in Iran, watching this video left me speechless and sent shivers down my spine. fearless pursuit of truth in the face of such a repressive regime is nothing short of heroic. The questions she asked and the risks she took to uncover the harsh realities in Iran are a testament to her unwavering commitment to journalism. It takes incredible courage to venture into such dangerous territory, especially as a woman. Isobel and her team deserve all the accolades for delivering raw, captivating, and eye-opening stories that the world urgently needs to hear. This is journalism at its finest, and they have my utmost respect and admiration.

[@emon3791]

I feel so sorry for your life, brother. You, the youths, keep striving to toggle this evil government asap.

[@MihalLoshi-ou8st]

This is cheap journalism that is rehashing western-created and well-funded propaganda and agitation. Perhaps isobel should do some real journalism in G..az..a and stop harassing people who have a different view and customs. Or wait, she makes more money in propagating falsehoods and simplistic western narratives against the west's enemy Iran than she does reporting the truth on western allies like Saudi arabia and is.ra.el.

[@kriswolskinews]

Maybe you write truth? I don't know..

[@suncaseen489]

Sure thing buddy. You currently living in Iran is as true as I'm on expedition to Antarctica while writing this reply to you.

[@ariaby]

​@@suncaseen489What's hard to believe? I live in Iran too

[@Nikita-ws3ew]

Absolutely incredible journalism 👏

[@VitaminC970]

Why not record with smaller unrecognizable cameras??

[@shamrock141]

Danger of being arrested

[@nooftaheri3502]

Having a morality police is utterly insane

[@wuhaninstituteofvirology]

(welcome to theocracy)

[@shanemathews4177]

In the US they call that the Republican Party

[@Elo-hv3fw]

@@wuhaninstituteofvirology ?

[@levezze]

@@shanemathews4177 You're joking. If anything - that's cancel culture and the progressive woke left. And I'm far from being a Republican. You people utterly lost your minds

[@jurassicthunder]

​@@levezzeit's just a troll ignore it

[@revinaque1342]

That one female government official is giving Dolores Umbridge energy

[@G73Server]

Yes she seemed really scary wow

[@junaidshahid1968]

💯

[@emilycanfield2634]

​@@G73Server For real! the way she smiled and just said(and im paraphrasing) "you're too influenced by media, stay and lets discuss further the actual "facts"." How women can participate in oppressing other women is always mind blowing to me.

[@teseolamarca7682]

This is a great piece of journalism! Thank you!

[@matina4552]

I truly admire the incredible courage of Isobel and the rest of the crew and thank them for letting the world know about the current oppression in my country.

[@Mahshadn]

As an Iranian, I would like to thank VICE for covering this. People of Iran deserve the human rights and freedom that many in west often take for granted.

[@Flixeditz]

don't take your morality from west

[@diIbert]

So you missing the human rights of this 🏳️‍🌈 and this 🏳️‍⚧️??

[@DoomSlayer-ow4jq]

Is America the best?

[@viajesangel8673]

@@diIbert no they’re missing basic human rights like the right to speak or criticize the government lol

[@lamomahmood431]

@@viajesangel8673so how did so many people in this video speak their opinion and criticise the government? 😂stop believing in western media they have the worst history out of any media they’re full of lies and all of this is a scam. Iran has much better rights than any western nation. Especially for women.

[@patrickquine3945]

"Physiologists say that women's wrists are very tempting." That is honestly so messed up. What a gross way to view the world

[@redgoddess]

Religion makes folks delusional😫

[@victorborisov9301]

@@redgoddess The religion keep protects from insanity ,madness that comes from west and america .

[@Chrissyytchannelll]

said no physiologist ever lmaooo

[@aiwwakk7152]

That happens in USA & West.

[@baksagimm5890]

Yeah. And even if that's true, it doesn't mean you have the right to oppress women.

[@YHIEEDC]

Isobel Yeung is the type of journalist rarely seen covering western media. She stands up to those in their own country who try to cut interviews short or want to protect the reputation of the country. She always hits the hard hitting questions and asks why certain interviews cant be continued. My favorite journalist by far! I hope Isobel you're proud of the legacy you've left. One questions everything and is never satiated until she has got to the root of the problem. We need more like you!

[@AgustusAtrahasis]

The police made sense when he exposed "Vice" interviewing only contenders, that's basically how media has been working seems, they don't show both sides and views.

[@shayanahmadi5611]

I am Iranian, and I can't stop crying after watching this. I beg you to share this video. It is so important for us to aware the world for the reality of our country. I get easily arrested, tortured and even get killed. Our only weapon against them is media and spreading the news.

[@oldsalt8011]

Let the women wear bikinis!

[@Vetcoach]

Then how can you explain the joy and jubilation when the new regime came to power in 1979? The Iranian people, whom I admire, were unhappy with the Shah, only to get this.

[@shayanahmadi5611]

@Vetcoach Shah regime was't perfect either, but my best description is that people were fooled by the communism and islamic propaganda against Shah. Additionally, the new generations are sick of islam and every religion, they hate our fathers who brought islamic republic in this country, and even now, many of these old people regret what they did. All I'm saying is that the way we think is too far from what our government exhibits to the world. No one got happier when Ghasem Solaymani died than Iranians, and no one gets happier than Iranians when Khamenei dies.

[@Vetcoach]

Well said my friend. I wish you and your people the success and freedom you so aspire for

[@hajabs499]

@@shayanahmadi5611 What you're saying is mainly lies. Majority of Iranians identify as Muslim, support Sharia (over 80%), and loved Solemani. After the Shah was thrown it was the Iranians (99%) who voted for an Islamic Republic. Yes you're only weapon is false propaganda. How about telling the reality in Iran?

[@vingram100]

The way the Iranian government attacked this uprising is insane. The bravery of the students and people still protesting in the face of fascism is indescribable.

[@souvikrc4499]

And the straight-faced spin and propaganda from the government is even more insane.

[@maximilius22]

The only fascist government in the Middle East is the Israeli one. We know the CIA and mossad are actively working to destroy Iran from the inside. St**id bot

[@Prof.-ou812]

@@maximilius22 you're on the wrong team and you know it

[@LilyFlowers-hh3sc]

​@@Prof.-ou812no. He doesn't know it. He knows people don't deserve to lose their lives over clothing. God didn't make us born with clothing on. So I'm guessing God is okay with the human body. But anyways. هناك آية واحدة فقط من محمد تقول بستر الجسد. يقول فقط لتغطية صدرك. لا يذكر شيئًا عن تغطية الشعر أو حتى الساقين. لذلك من الناحية الفنية يمكنك ارتداء ما تريد طالما أن صدرك مغطى. وهناك أيضًا آيات تقول إن الله أعطى البشر أقمشة جميلة، فما بالكم بكل الألوان البسيطة؟

[@Prof.-ou812]

@@LilyFlowers-hh3sc Hi Lilly , Yes the regime in Iran is human works and has nothing to do with God /Allah's wishes , if you follow the history of this Cult government since 1979.its to gain power ,control population and to spread terrorism and gain other countries in the region , but the people who are in power they live it up rich , drugs , luxury , women no limits for them. Its dark , the work of the devil -evil.

[@panizshams4410]

We need more of you around. Thank you for covering this. It takes a huge heart and bravery to do what you did. These are the kind of documents that gives me hope. For a better future for all of us Iranians. Wemon,life, freedom

[@tuvias]

Thanks a lot for this film. So sad to see this. Im Jewish and my heart is bleeding for those beautiful Iranian souls who just want to live a normal life. May there be peace & freedom in the middle-east 🥹🙏🏻

[@doylepatton3950]

This is the type of journalism that VICE used to be known for. Great Job!

[@Ruder6163]

Vice is 1srae1i propaganda, anything that has to do with Iran or anyone receiving aid from Iran is the “bad guy”.

[@MisterFaucker]

This is Vice…

[@ThePizzaGoblin]

They've literally never stopped making stuff like this.

[@suckit758]

What journalism? They took all the footage and showed old videos

[@MrChemicals]

Before they went full leftist which has led them on a downward spiral to bankruptcy

[@hxpx6906]

The interview situation with the Minister felt intensely toxic. I wonder how pissed she already was by Isobel's way of wearing the hijab. And the way she let herself fall back onto the backrest of her chair and turned away her eyes after answering made me feel like she wished to kill the VICE team for such straightforward questions. Knowing she would create more of a problem with imprisoning them or worse, she knew she had to bite the bullet and let them go, which pissed her even more. Very brave endeavor, the entire report. The Iranian people deserve to succeed in their efforts to overcome the regime. I hope, those in power today and those 'security' forces, who tortured and killed harmless citizens due to their alternative opinion will be in prison soon. And the political prisoners of today will be free.

[@WilliamBonney-gl2qf]

1)I'm surprised the VP was a Woman. 2)The VP has to tow the "Party Line" if she values her own life.

[@alexandreutiyama547]

The moderate cleric's argument is pretty inspired. A moral/religious device (hijab) worn out of fear has no meaning.

[@tinkywinky8558]

That's where you're wrong, it has meaning, and it's not about morality, it's about control and submission. It's a symbol that you will act as you're instructed.

[@karz12]

It’s actually a deception. The mullah is trying to deceive you by telling you that he is against forced religious law. Behind closed doors when they discovered that their religious cult members murdered someone for flaunting religious laws, they break open the champagne.

[@sonicmiku3009]

This is the most unbiased video I've seen from vice in a long time. Kudos to the reporter there needs to be more like this.

[@MichelMrz]

This documentary was mind-blowing; she took bravery to the next level because she understood the people's pain within society. I’m glad you are safe and made it out of the country. ❤

[@farsalami8605]

Don't be too happy lol practically the whole country is trying to leave.... some specially the famous or influential people are prohibited to leave.... or are subject of murder in other countries.... when they fail to kill them they ask the governments of usa or belgium etc. to harass them in the form of scaring them or trying to convince them to go into witness protection programs ( thus never to speak and disappear ..... yes Biden is this kind of angel of democracy hahahahaha )

[@Mo-re8yo]

Seems like propaganda and i dont even like the iranian regime

[@lionelronaldo7156]

This woman is literally everywhere. Fearless, bigger balls than many men out there

[@killerv135]

She was looked out for.

[@killerv135]

​@@lionelronaldo7156she has balls and its on her chest. Most men are blue pill spineless people, with no real desire to sacrifice ones self for the betterment of society.. they are NOT men. She seems to be doing self sacrifice, and at least doing what in her mind feels right to do.

[@black_foresst]

The last minutes of this had me CHOKED. This woman is so, so brave, talking to a Government official of IRAN like that. Insane amount of courage, and bravery.

[@Linogewillkillallofy]

wwoowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww so brave.............. lol

[@MihalLoshi-ou8st]

Let's hear her talk to netanyahoo

[@j.k.1239]

Benefit of being a foreign journalist.

[@sTraYa249]

​@@ConvertToIslammmmmmmislam is to man as rabies is to a dog Shaytans ideaology

[@suncaseen489]

@@Linogewillkillallofy lol - exactly! We've listened all kind of bad stories about Iran (and the rest of that region) for decades. When you look at everything they've lied to us about things from our daily lives how can anyone think that the stories about Iran are true. Take some time and watch several videos from top 5, or top 10 KZbinrs that travel the world and check their videos from Iran. In every single one of them videos you'll hear them repeatedly saying how they can't believe the scale of how much all of us are influenced by all the propaganda our media is constantly shoving down our throats. Even they, the world travelers known by their open minded approach to different cultures, different people, different customs, etc.. ...even they were influenced to a degree. That's the conclusion that all of them came to. Re her going there and "being brave" for talking to Iranian Gov. official like she did - all she did was asking bunch of loaded questions, loaded with info from our news channels, and not for a second was she event thinking to accept any answer the Iranian woman gave her. I've expected much more from this video. It ended up being just a continuation of what we hear every day for the last few decades.

[@paganini4940]

What a wonderful journalism has been done by Isobel Young. We wish our best ready to do our best for you guys in Iran from Turkey.

[@BarunkaaaR]

Thank you so much for your brave reporting!

[@chaoticfirearm]

Isobel Yeung and her crew are absolute heroes for covering this. Freedom to Iran's women and young people.

[@paulheydarian1281]

Why?

[@ssimba2785]

@chaoticfirearm One day they will be FREE

[@humzaalam4823]

from what exactly@@ssimba2785

[@MarkThomas-yy4dk]

I agree. She's put herself into so many dangerous situations and always asks the best tough questions. I wonder if they uploaded all of their Iran footage to the cloud before the authorities took it all away? What a fucked up government.

[@angellosmalefakis1321]

@@paulheydarian1281 go back to your room little girl and play with your Muhammad dolls.

[@user-ke1yv7bl5g]

As an Iranian, thank you for informing the world about Iran. Living in Iran is definitely one of the most difficult jobs in the world.

[@spartacus551]

Islam is a curse on humanity.

[@lvi25]

Awesome. Let's exchange our passport. I want to live in Iran

[@Panzer-IV-70VTank-Destroyer]

If you are a criminal then what you say may be true.

[@amroshawky7246]

Oh yeah, it's so difficult being in a country that can actually hold its own against the West. Not like living in Palestine, Libya, Syria, or Sudan, which is OBVIOUSLY a much easier and more peaceful life. It's like listening to an American complain about being first-world poor because he can't afford an iPhone while children in other countries are dying by gunfire or starvation.

[@MegaZindaDil]

What about Gaza ???????? What about Kashmiri innocent girls 😭

[@m.e.345]

When one sees documentaries of this caliber, and the courage and professionalism of reporters such as Ms. Yeung, one can only despair that Vice has recently filed for bankruptcy. Thank you so much to Isobel and her team for reporting on this issue and profiling the brave women who are fighting a corrupt theocracy.. you are all amazing people and I will continue to support Vice News if I can.

[@apetreiraluca7161]

That woman interviewed in the end is malefic, truly malefic.

[@blankslate6393]

This journalist is incredibly brave and outspoken. As as Iranian I sincerly appreciate your reporting. You are shedding ligh on a very dark middle age brutal regime taken Iran hostage. Well done!

[@KoroushRP]

Youre not Iranian but some western or israeli bot. Im Iranian and i dont support civil war in Iran.

[@datokmaringgih8998]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 just type in your keyboard search "walking in Iran" you can see how Iran is. west puppets brain wash

[@jeffb7256]

Incredibly one sided. We have 4/5 women being sexually assaulted but you call them liberated. We have an issue with an ageing population. You call their families ants and say they’re destroying this fine planet. We are backwards. They want life and a secure family. Nothing is perfect in life but if swap my capitalist life for theirs ANYDAY.

[@mingzmings88]

And so.... What's next?

[@adrianlouw2499]

How do you think she made it out alive? Pure pure luck, right?

[@tiffanyann9936]

As an American I am always shocked and amazed at the bravery of these young women and men. Fighting a system of oppression and control where you can and do lose your life for your voice and actions is mind blowing. I commend these brave brave people. ❤

[@mrtezasharkhar]

The civil war in Iran, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries is not for the benefit of the people, but for the benefit of their opposing governments

[@Cha4k]

Ironically it was brave young men and women protesting who set up current system.

[@yikwanwong8267]

@@Cha4k It was not...look at the instigators. But even if you were right, why can't this generation 44 years on, create their own revolution?

[@angellosmalefakis1321]

@@Cha4k it was old male religious fanatics who duped the young and now face the consequences of their sick religion.

[@baibac6065]

At the same time the US supports a state doing a much worse form of oppression and mass killing.

[@stanley626]

Iran is a wonderful country and hopefully one day the youth will come through and they will be free of their oppressive leadership

[@TheGympert]

I'm from the Netherlands and have a dear friend from Iran who told me many many stories about his childhood, the constant fear for the Islamic regime in Iran. He told me so many stories about the "old" Iran and I started reading about it to hopefully understand him a bit. And from the stories Hamid has told me and the reading I've done about the history of Iran I really feel for these people who want to be free like they have always been in their history. They have to stop this regime. It has nothing to do with love. Stay strong Iran

[@thecoconutmilk]

This was crazy, I got goosebumps. The questions that you ask the vice president! Man. This was an amazing but unbelievably scary documentary. I've commented this on Isobel's other middle-eastern documentaries - she's just incredibly courageous and intelligent. You are an inspiration.

[@theindubitable]

Israel. Long live Palastine.@@charlotte33072

[@Human_boy_91]

Lol do your own work

[@ariaspes3842]

we wana hear about your asian slums, lol

[@tiredwanderer9731]

​@@charlotte33072It's nice to see that the Iranian government has hired people who speak good English( or maybe you are using Google translate!) to join their notorious cyber army to come here and write bs!

[@tiredwanderer9731]

@@charlotte33072 Anyone who speaks of the truth is owned by the Saudis or the Zionists!!! Regardless of who owns Vice, the truth is that the Iranian regime is a corrupt and dictatorial regime that is run by a bunch of thugs and murderers who torture and murder their own people just to stay in power.

[@WildVikingTravels]

After spending 40 days in Iran during the protests myself. I have to say that what I just witnessed Isobel do in this video is probably the bravest and most selfless act in all television history. I am incredibly happy to see that all of you made it out alive and THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for creating such meaningful stories that have the potential to change the lives of millions. 🙏❤️

[@arash8761]

Liar. I was there too and for the most part nothing happened.

[@JackTavern629]

Definitely not "the bravest and most selfless act in television history".

[@suckit758]

You people act like she is going to read this crap and come to your house for dinner

[@ironiironi6347]

​@@arash8761 تو توی کون من بودی که هیچ خبری نبود.

[@user-hl3qv8qg2s]

if you go neat the white house or any goverment place... you will be sorrounded and questioned by police in the U.S too. Vice journalism is pathetic

[@toofanhaddadzadeh3841]

Wow! Wow to your courage. Vice never fails to surprise me. Thank you for sharing the truth.

[@allison210]

Young Iranian women are so brave. I hope for their success in changing their country

[@Ophadelax]

As an Iranian I salute you for your bravery girl you were right in their faces I am so proud of you ! Thank you for reporting about one of our many struggles !

[@roeicohen7872]

Hey i wanted to ask you a question if u dont mind im from Israel and i wanted to know how the people of iran feel about the whole situation with the war

[@Ophadelax]

#IraniansStandWithIsrael ✡💙

[@kamleszczynski2441]

I knew the muslim religion was peaceful. This just proves it to me. Thank you Iran for being such a good and peacful muslim country. Your the best.

[@roeicohen7872]

@@Ophadelax love from israel❤️🇮🇱🇮🇷

[@HemsK-zl7xm]

​ @Ophadelax nah we don't, we dont support kids being buried alive in rubble . Bore off. The so called west supports the killing of innocent civilians waving white flags and bulldozing people alive. Nah, we can see a genocide in real Time now. They are collectively punishing civilians and stopping charities from bringing food and water in . They don't care about human rights, don't fall for their facade.

[@dostheminer7636]

As an Iranian living in this hellish place, it pains me to see this happening to you! this video is a masterpiece and it highlights the true colors of this oppressive regime. Thanks for the amazing work you guys are so brave.

[@silence4682]

do you think there's hope for a change in Iran?

[@mikehunt2478]

Unfortunately, your “revolutionaries” outright support for Israel, is just as scary as your regime.

[@gonfreaks937]

what confuses me is, when you look up on youtube "Nightwalk in iran" you get an completely other picture.@@silence4682

[@farsalami8605]

@@gonfreaks937 no you don't get "a completely other picture" You get a picture. Fact is in iran, People have been trying to have a normal life despite all these things. You have parties never have i seen a segregated ( men/women ) party. Few if any people in private ( parties etc ) covering their hair. Iranian birthday party video's were sold in paki and afghan stores ... kinda like porn for them lol You have reasonably big parties ( called underground) these basij, revolutionary guard just get paid to f off lol At the moment some parts of bigger cities you hardly get a feeling that you are under this islamic thugs....... these girls just have balls and go far ... very far and take risks, huge risks. Iranian government is not anymore islamic.... they are bandits..... You can't even have a real islamic government, because this government has completely killed islam. No traditionally islamic country comes even close to iran, in the sense of non-religiousness...... You may call iranians the islam hating nation lol ( sure you still have some religious people but they are in minority. All tgis government does is steel..... they are importing soldiers to keep this milk-cow called iran. From afghanistan, irak, palestine, lebanon etc. Even the basij etc can not be trusted by them.... they know they are working for a bunch of thieves who all have houses in us, canada and UK....

[@zahzehaymen953]

​@@silence4682i hope the usa doesnt do what they did in iraq, they justified the rebel of few people to overthrow saddam and promised them that they will develop good infrastructure and upgrade the country but what they did was just massacre innocents and overthrow saddam and leave the country for terrorists

[@Prettysunfloweer]

Thanks for this realistic video❤

[@housermousemedia]

These are the hard hitting VICE stories the world needs to hear. Raw, captivating, and informative. Isobel is so brave to go on these jobs to tell these people's stories.

[@levelazn]

after the uyghur genocide story, one has to very careful about what vice puts out as documentary, everything they are doing looks like they are operating under state department propaganda objectives.

[@user-oz7wf5vw6l]

I hope she will have the honesty and courage to prepare a report on the dictatorships of the Persian Gulf, which are hereditary governments and have good relations with the West, or on the Gaza genocide.

[@XIA-fl9gx]

@@user-oz7wf5vw6l How can you say that don't you know their (our master livees oops) I mean all people are living there like in heaven no occupation , no killing no genocide , why should vice go there . Please ignore my first line ,it may expiose me

[@user-oz7wf5vw6l]

Courage is to challenge the US-led world domination system, like the journalists who were killed by Israel, not to go safely and report and come back and show an oppressed face.

[@churblefurbles]

If they werre they'd be digging into who is funding these "uprisings".

[@thelemonlimegurl]

This woman has the courage of an army. Isobel knows that women and girls risk death in order to spread the message she gives to the authorities and wastes no time getting to the facts. This is what heroism looks like. I pray that one day, sooner rather than later, we can look back and see these as pivotal moments in the inevitable revolution.

[@Reader481]

Dear, this is a propaganda video. Please watch only 5 minutes of this video from inside Iran and tell me if it supports what she is claiming. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4m2iql8i6mDfqs . Iranian women are some of the most educated, socially placed and protected. Please do your research or let me know if you need any additional information about Iran and the reason why such propaganda is happening.

[@bk4961]

the politician grinning sent chills down my spine, governments that are intertwined with religion are truely evil

[@jomuirvargas5020]

Super strong "There's no war in Ba Sing Se" vibes 😢

[@alishirali306]

I live in ekbatan and the cafes that you show are shut down over and over due to the fact that they host unveiled customers. In ekbatan many residents don't obey the dress code such as myself. Thank you so much for this brave report it definitely is worth a lot. Love and support ❤

[@maureenbanks3702]

I'm praying for your safety! Greetings from Portland Oregon! Peace be with you!

[@mazharimam6827]

"Many residents don't obey the dress code such as myself" Yeah, judging by your name and avatar pic, you're a man. There is no hijab for you so saying you don't observe it is like saying water is wet.

[@donaldnuney6347]

Why not you ladies from there are beautiful. I don't agree with arrange marriage. But classy yet beautiful. What wrong with that?

[@extremeresponsibility4325]

WHY: The Islamic states need an enemy to justify their brutal treatment of their own people. This why they kill babies. ..

[@AW-uv3cb]

@@donaldnuney6347 Ffs, way to miss the point of ANY of this. Can you understand that it's not all about what you or other men find attractive? Can you understand that women in Iran are in this situation precisely because some men decided that their opinions on what's beautiful and classy in a woman is SOOO important, just like you did right now? It doesn't matter that you draw the line in a different place than those men - you still seem to be looking at women like their main value lies in how well they fit in with your expectations of attractiveness. Support women because they're human beings like yourself. Not because you want to be able to ogle them.

[@aminrahimi208]

Thanks for this documentary about the existing situation in Iran , as an Iranian I can confirm the accuracy and honesty of this narrative.

[@kriswolskinews]

Where you live now? Today?In Iran?

[@xybersurfer]

@@kriswolskinews why are you asking?

[@amyr.8283]

Hopefully you can gain freedom from the oppressive Islamic regime

[@suncaseen489]

@@kriswolskinews Not in Iran 100%

[@kriswolskinews]

because you confirm this situation in Iran..Where from you confirm?@@xybersurfer

[@egwene7793]

Thank you. I understands what you risked to report this.

[@cds6334]

unrelated but damn the alignment on the reformist clerics car is crazy, bro has the wheel turned 90 degree's to keep it straight 14:10

[@thereversepolarbear]

It's incredible she managed to make this. I pray for everyone protesting for their rights in Iran - amazing people. xxxxxx

[@rasakhabbazi5833]

@@charlotte33072 LoL, paid by Islamic Republic to say nonsense.

[@blackdynamite_5470]

Your prayers need to be directed to Allah

[@RandyVidz]

@@blackdynamite_5470 Allahs rules dictated for 1400 years ago and still is, allah should send us another book with new rules that match up with today's standard. It doesn't seem like allah wants the world to change by your logic, how does something written in stone change? Exactly, it doesn't, until another gabriel angel comes and tells another mohammed about what god said to him. But who is going to believe that, why should they believe that when they have the quran the god almighty book. It doesn't make sense.

[@madhubansingh2670]

Brings tears to your eyes when you see this level of fearless, investigative journalism with a humanist touch. Hats off to Vice and Isobel who boldly confronted these rigid, narrow-minded, horrible people who supress and torture women in the name of their protection.

[@scrubvision5652]

from what i see is they are trying to protect their country from American influence which is what every country on the planet needs to do or else end up like ukraine and iraq

[@Zahramohammadpour65]

Iran is an important and strategic country in the West Asia region. America, Israel and its allies always seek to make Iran insecure so that they can do the same things that happened in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen and Palestine in Iran. Of course, there are deceived people in every country, but most people are aware of the threat of enemies and do not play on their ground. We Iranian people have no problem in terms of security and freedom and all people should respect the laws.

[@scrubvision5652]

@SoliiSaha well said mate but I doubt they will read and understand what you are saying these people are highly ignorant

[@Zahramohammadpour65]

@@scrubvision5652 My duty is to inform even one person

[@theinngu5560]

Seeing all the women covered in black ..it looks like a horrendous medieval sect.

[@enesisik4954]

Love to brave people of iran from Turkey ❤

[@JiviteshBakshi]

It is not the leadership but people like her at 8:00 which are the biggest problem in Iran

[@markjohngaviola7855]

A big respect to the journalists who bravely reported the truth of what is happening in Iran despite the regime's oppression. Truly, one of the best docus Vice has ever done.

[@piotrekjerzynski3435]

Very one-sided propaganda of American trends. They didn't even try to explain the government side for 1 second. Do the media behave professionally when creating an image by standing on one side of the conflict? Editors must be objective and not makeing their own views and opinions. Such nonsense can gain the approval of the majority, not the intelligentsia... If I had to choose between viral vixens and the morality police, I would 100% choose the rules over prostitution and schizophrenia. In fact, these forces are one of the unfortunately few advantages of the Iranian regime. They try to beat the system, but they attack things that actually work well when there are plenty of really bad facts out there. You love this "viral" world so much. But only people who can think, know what the meaning of this word is. Mental illnesses do spread virally with such "liberty" movements as viruses do, rapidly. I prefer to live in Iran than in the USA. It's good that here in Poland there are still many people who resist crazy trends. Oh, I forgot "crazy" and "insane" to you it means good, that's how the ill brain works, rewarding psychoses because it is addicted to them, and strong feelings are rewarded better than good ones, it is scientifically prove, thats why psychopats existe.

[@user-ny7ks2sr8w]

The truth? Is the Empire of lies telling the truth? 🤣🤣🤣

[@theblackinvestor3990]

She's a literal spy. People are not stupid. Everyone journalist is either a spy at worse or owned by corporations who are controlled themselves.

[@user-fi3hc8fy8p]

The USA is corrupt*!*@@user-ny7ks2sr8w

[@ryanv3015]

@@user-ny7ks2sr8w Care to elaborate?

[@buraksimsek7264]

As a Turk and neighbour of Iran I want to thank Atatürk for saving and preventing our country from becoming like Iran 100 years ago and founding the republic as a secular state. That man saw the danger of the effects of the sultanate and islam. I hope the Iranian people will get liberated from this hell one day as free people.

[@judieg.7945]

The hell you speak of has too much power in the world. It is a danger to all of us.

[@hansel.2105]

Hopefully Indonesia would be secular like your country too, amen 🇮🇩🇹🇷!

[@satyasankalpapanigrahi9416]

​@@hansel.2105lol Islamic countries are secular 😂. They are the ones who kill each other sunni vs Shia

[@user-fj3zs9dm3f]

what about islamist erdogan?

[@dimasyumna1271]

​@@hansel.2105mimpi

[@abbyfailey6097]

The fact that she called her hypocritical just to her face like that 😮. The protestors and this reporter are more brave than I think most. Certainly than me. Thank you for this.

[@danielpaschjr3547]

Vice needs to try and get an interview Hassan Khomeini, Ruhollah Khomeini's grandson. He himself is considered by the Iranian regime to be a dissident cleric and has all but been silenced by Khamenei and the Guardian Council for his views on women and a desire to have good relations with the U.S. and the test of the West. He's been interviewed by the late Christopher Hitchens (RIP dear friend) and BBC Persian radio. His beliefs are very fascinating and wouldn't seem to have sat well with his grandfather.

[@irvinetustin]

The most damning part of the interview with The Minister of Women's Affairs is when she said "We consider hijab as a kind of safety" at the 25:45 mark. It is "safety" because wearing the hijab will help women avoid being beaten by a people who believe women should always wear them.

[@noose1911]

Shows you how many ga'zillion of years ahead we are compared to ppl whom think like this. All of these social issues stemming from how absorbed that part of the world is steeped in in-regards to the moral-dimension of Islam (but more greatly, Abrahamic-religions- I'm not only trying to punch at Islam here. Abrahamist-religions are the culprits behind holding back human progress imho).

[@user-rv1wf6sd4p]

Rubbish! It's all about SEX And covering up so the 'men's dont get horny They're all expected to be 'virgins' when they get married

[@Karlach_]

@@noose1911Many of the great scientists, social reformers, and philosophers throughout human history were religious. Stop being dumb.

[@mato8225]

Do you know why this is an issue in Iran? The monarchy that the UK and US supported for decades suddenly banned hijab in a predominantly Muslim country. This led to a lot of stress for women who were not comfortable with going into society without it. It led to a lot of women isolating themselves at home, some even committing suicide. A few decades later, some time after the revolution took place in 1979, some of those more hardline clerics and their supporters remembered that, and determined that they'd make hijab compulsory. Either way it's a problem forcing women to wear it or not wear it. But the cultural context is very important to understand what's going on, instead of thinking you Westerners are the more "ahead" and "civilized" ones. So many of our country's problems originate from the actions of your governments. It's the same across a lot of other countries throughout the world.

[@jigglypuff4ever]

Imagine being a grown man and just shooting an innocent unarmed girl in the back with rubber bullets, who was just sitting on a bench

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

Maybe that's how they sent warning before wounded signs?

[@blackdynamite_5470]

Allah is proud

[@ariankamali1837]

Literally the most insane documentary ever, as an Iranian, I am blown away how much they went in depth

[@beanhan4766]

25:00 thank you! 🙏🏻 please don’t stop what you’re doing, Isobel ❤

[@soheil2759]

I usually avoid recalling memories of those days and the things we've gone through. I really respect your report as someone who has seen those days. I remember the hope of overthrowing the dictator, the anger we had after brutally murdering Mahsa Amini and denying the cause of her death, and also the fear of death and prison and torture we all had. I'll share some of the memories I have from that time here: In the first days of the protests after brutally murdering Mahsa Amini, I decided to go to the downtown to directly get involved into the protests. There were many of the regime's "special guard" and also many people who were there to start protesting. A man chanted slogans and they chased him and hit him with taser and baton and forcing him to get into a police van. He was just an ordinary person being hit for what he said. I walked by and kept silent. A little further I found a group of people and joined them, there were people from all ages, teenager, mature and old people, man and woman. We walked a little bit and shouted and chanted slogans. After a while, we heard a sound; it was around 20 guards riding motorcycles, shooting tear gas and firing paintballs, I was shot with paintball which didn't hurt because it was from far away, and also the tear gas entered my eyes. I separated from the people and hid in a nearby restaurant. luckily they didn't enter the restaurant. I stood there for a little bit and took breath and drank some water. As I saw it safe outside, I moved to find group of people.There were a lot of "special guards" and also some regime's men who were dressed just like ordinary people. After walking a little bit further, I saw three women standing arm in arm in front of around 20 "special guards" on the other side of the road. I stood and cursed. Then suddenly the "special guards" started attacking them with taser and baton, a man stood against them and tried to protect the women and the guards hit him hard until he was bleeding. I shouted and cursed but suddenly saw a regime's man who was dressed like other people touching me and telling me, "what are you saying?". He didn't want to catch me because he was one and the reason he was there was to identify and follow, not to be recognized. After that I changed my path a few times to be sure no one is following me. Things have changed a lot since then. Many university students have been banned from entering their universities or from continuing their education, a lot of teachers and professors were fired from schools and universities. People have lost their lives some have become blind after the guards shooting at them with real guns. It has damaged our emotions after seeing so much cruelty and pain. Most of the things have not been joyful since then. I'm not sure what will happen in the future, I hope freedom and happiness and felicity for my people. God bless us all.

[@funwithgames4608]

Really feeling sad of what you and most of the Iranians have gone through. I really hope and pray that one day you will be free from the cruel Mullahs. Love ❤️ and best wishes for your revolution from India 🇮🇳

[@soheil2759]

@@funwithgames4608 Thank you so much❤

[@adithyadushyanth4653]

Dear Soheil, thank you for sharing your experience. I can't imagine how difficult it is for you and the people of Iran. All I can say is that we are astounded by the bravery and strength of Iranian people, as demonstrated by your own experience, and I truly hope that better times come to Iran again.

[@soheil2759]

@@adithyadushyanth4653 Thank you very much for your sympathy. I wish better days for everybody

[@akiranora11]

Is it the hijab that is the problem or is it the brutality of the police?

[@HughCorbyCruick]

This reporter and her team repeatedly do truly badass and real on-the-ground journalism. Gratitude and props.

[@user-oz7wf5vw6l]

I hope she will have the honesty and courage to prepare a report on the dictatorships of the Persian Gulf, which are hereditary governments and have good relations with the West, or on the Gaza genocide.

[@-_MDZiadKhan]

What about the women who wants to wear hijab but can't due to the hijab ban in many western country like France? we know their voice will never be heard.

[@Heshem_Joel]

​​@@-_MDZiadKhan That's another story. France is somewhere on the dark side of the moon and not terrestrial therefore earth gravity and rules does not apply.

[@-_MDZiadKhan]

@@Heshem_Joel This another story will never be reported in 28 minute documentary by western media.

[@myazleoful]

Who funds Vice News? = *Soros Fund Management,* Zing Tsjeng (bisexual) is the editor in chief. *Motives to divert the issue of genocide committed by Israel.*

[@farhadfakhrieh]

Long live the great people of Iran. They all deserve peace and freedom of speech.

[@MillikanVersuch]

Ensieh Khazali, and women like her are the biggest enemies of Iranian women and Iranians in general. Her self righteousness is just breathtaking.

[@techcafe0]

"Hijab is a moral thing, and a moral thing should not be mandatory or binding. If a woman wears the hijab out of fear, that hijab has no value." 👍

[@jgalt5002]

Why do non Islamic women have to wear one ?

[@GotchaSauce]

Best comment yet😊

[@bockscar1]

​@@jgalt5002 because Iran is no better than North Korea 😂

[@d.elshark-tt9sh]

​@@jgalt5002 yes IT shouldnt be mandatory on them ...everybody should wear what they want as long as it is with respect ...am a Muslim i live in Europe I decided to wear hijab 2years ago ..before I didn't wear it and didn't need to wear it , nobody forced me ...I feel good and connected to god more and I wish to say safer .BT many times people are harassing me here in Europe because I wear a hijab , they are vulgar, sometimes physicall ...it shouldnt also be happening ! I don't force them to wear it I don't bother them..i just wear what I want as others can wear mini skirt or colorful hair.or tatooes etc...BT I understund if somebody who isnt muslim and is force to wear hijab its not good it shouldn't be! ..same way i dont like situation in France , where muslim girls have to remove scarf when they go to school , christians cant wear cross on the neck. And Sikh people can't wear turban to cover their hair ..it is same bad situation as this one ....

[@arash8761]

"Not killing people is a moral thing and a moral thing should not be mandatory or binding. If someone doesn't kill someone out of fear, that lack of murder has no value". What sort of logic is that? Mandatory hijab or not is a different question, but that logic is not going to be used anywhere else.

[@pasha606]

I am Iranian and I think you are very brave to ask some of those questions and in a no nonsense manner. Islamic Republic is no joke and they take dissidence very seriously. I would say at least 70percent of the population want regime change. It may be as high as 85%

[@righteousone1]

Iran is not an Islamic Republic. They're Rafidite pagans with an Islamic identity.

[@masteroogway9935]

Stop riding EUROPEAN CULTURE , feel lucky for this regime ... US is already waiting to give you "freedom" .

[@BG-qx2st]

The problem is your religion

[@righteousone1]

@@BG-qx2st The problem is your face.

[@hajabs499]

No what you’re saying is not true. If 85% of Iranians wanted regime change, the current government would have been overthrown in a matter of days. The truth is majority of Iranians (83%) voted for Sharia. So it’s not going to change for a long time.

[@eadr0m67]

THE WRISTS?! How are women supposed to live?😩

[@DEADBIRD2012]

what was the song the children singing?

[@DeeWeber]

Wishing all the brave Iranians courage, power, and freedom. I think of those in jails from the last 16 months every night. I witnessed your bravery. Woman, Life, Freedom.

[@theindubitable]

Freedom like here in Sweden where women are prostitutes for free?

[@spike19009]

​@charlotte33072 Is hijab mandatory in Saudia Arabia?

[@user-chemistpharmacist]

@@spike19009 It is not but it is customary to do so.