From a hostage crisis, a years-long war, and a nuclear dispute, Iran's struggles remain pivotal to its identity.
From a hostage crisis, a years-long war, and a nuclear dispute, Iran's struggles remain pivotal to its identity.
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The protests in Iran are grabbing headlines, with the government and the opposition accusing each other of escalating violence. The government also says that foreign interference is behind the protests.
It is the latest round of demonstrations against Iran’s governing system since the 1979 revolution that toppled the shah and ushered in an Islamic republic.
Iranians from all walks of life are no strangers to protests or strikes over political, economic and other grievances.
The unprecedented convergence of internal and external pressures makes these protests distinct.
War with Israel, a battered economy, and the swift loss of allies have left Iran vulnerable in the face of mounting protests.
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