Obamas praise the 'Iranian women and girls who have inspired the world through their ongoing protests'

Barack and Michelle Obama released a statement praising the Iranian women and girls who have taken to the streets as protests enter their fourth week.

"The rights they seek are universal: equality, the ability to make their own choices about how they look and dress and express their identities, and the freedom to do so without facing harassment, intimidation, and violence." Paul Best is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Story tips and ideas can be sent to Paul.Best@fox.com and on Twitter: @KincaidBest. 

Protests are entering their fourth week over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for allegedly improperly wearing her hijab on Sept. 16. Police say she collapsed while in their custody, but her family says that her body showed bruising consistent with being beaten.