Women, life, freedom - is the slogan painted across thousands of banners in Iran as locals confront a brutal crackdown by authorities. 

But what started out as a fight against mandatory hijab laws - has evolved into a stand against the Iranian regime and what locals believe is an overdue reckoning. 

Freelance journalist Zoe Osbourne speaks with audio producer Julia Carr-Catzel to discuss the protests and whether they can bring down the Iranian government.

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