Iran mourners flock to Mahsa Amini grave despite crackdown

Mahsa Amini, 22, died on September 16, three days after falling into a coma following her arrest

Mahsa Amini, 22, died on September 16, three days after falling into a coma following her arrest

Iranian mourners gathered Wednesday at the grave of Mahsa Amini to mark 40 days since her death, defying heightened security measures as part of a bloody crackdown on women-led protests. 

Wednesday marks 40 days since Amini's death and the end of the traditional mourning period in Iran.