World — 8 min read Watercolor of Sanam Naraghi Anderlini, a woman in a suit jacket and white blouse. She has long, dark hair and dark eyes. She is wearing red lipstick. The Persistent is available as a newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. 💛 In 2022, when Iran’s women poured onto the streets in cities across Iran to protest the forced wearing of the hijab, they were met with extraordinary violence.