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It was an iconic image: A photogenic young Iranian woman filmed herself lighting a cigarette with a picture of Iran’s leader, an evocative protest against the misogynistic clerics who run Iran. It grabbed the attention of a world captivated by the Iranian uprisings, quickly inspiring copycats — including other young women and American politicians — and stylized artwork as well as AI knockoffs. Social media fans called her “iconic” and “cool,” and praised her bravery: “Young Iranian women are leading the revolution against the Islamic regime,” said one user who shared the short video...