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Will Months-Long Protests Bring Change in Iran?: Negar Mortazavi / Journalist and Political Commentator

Triggered by the death of an Iranian woman Mahsa Amini, who was in custody after her arrest in Tehran by the morality police for allegedly not wearing her headscarf properly, protests erupted across Iran, especially among women and girls, while long-standing grievances have added to a wave of public anger against the Islamic regime. What is different about these current protests, and could they bring about a meaningful change in the future? Iran watcher Negar Mortazavi discusses the situation.

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  • Originally Aired February 28, 2023
  • Created September 16, 2023 by
    Burvelle
  • Modified March 22, 2024 by
    morbus