Snopes investigated a years-old picture that challenged some online users' perceptions of the Middle Eastern country.

The strict dress codes imposed on women and girls ... close to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, many younger people in Iran appear to be unafraid to confront the regime's restrictions.

who died in police custody after violating the dress code. In the wake of her death, women have challenged the government and defied hijab rules. Younger people in Iran appear fearless and defying ...