Protests have long been part of Iran’s history, but the protests that erupted following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini marked a significant moment. Amini died after being detained by the Islamic Republic’s “morality police,” sparking widespread outrage. Iranians took to the streets demanding greater freedoms. In response, the Islamic Republic imposed a near-total blackout on independent information leaving the country. A battle to control the narrative played out online, with both supporters and opponents of the government using social media to share their version of events.