World: Now necessary to protest in Iran: Surgical masks
- They need them to protect their identity. As the latest protests in the country blaze on, we remind everyone that it’s not a fun time to be a member of the opposition in Iran. They’re facing a harsh response from the government, but now have to go out of their way to hide their identity during those protests (which still number in the hundreds). Very sad. By the way, it’s been nearly a month since the contested election. They’re still fighting. Good for them. source