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'We Stand With Brave Women of Iran': US President Biden Amid Hijab Law Protests

Protests erupted across Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini, who was beaten up for not following the hijab laws.

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President of the United States, Joe Biden, on Wednesday, 21 September, expressed his support for the "brave women of Iran" who have been protesting since 22-year-old Mahsa Amini's death in police custody.

"Today we stand with the brave citizens and the brave women of Iran who right now are demonstrating to secure their basic rights," Biden said while addressing the United Nations General Assembly.

As of now, nine people have reportedly been killed in the protests, reported BBC.
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