Religious Ritual in Iran Becomes New Form of Protest Against Government

Ashura commemorations in Iran have diverged from tradition and become protest against the government.
Protesters expressed grievances about suffering of Iranians and criticized government corruption.
Politicization of Ashura has unsettled authorities, who warned against protest tone.
Opposition to government has spread to religious Iranians, challenging legitimacy of theocracy.
Protests during Ashura mark growing dissent against Iranian government across society.