A video of Swedish MEP Abir Al-Sahlani saying 'only yes means yes' during a European Parliament debate has gone viral. Here's the context behind the speech.

'Only yes means yes': Why Abir Al-Sahlani's European Parliament speech is going viral

Abir Al-Sahlani, who is a Swedish member of the European Parliament, cut her hair during a speech in the European Union assembly to stand in solidarity with anti-government protests in Iran.

WATCH: Swedish politician cuts hair during speech in solidarity with Iranian women

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'Only yes means yes': Why Abir Al-Sahlani's European Parliament speech is going viral

WATCH: Swedish politician cuts hair during speech in solidarity with Iranian women