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#334 – Abbas Amanat: Iran Protests, Mahsa Amini, History, CIA & Nuclear Weapons

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Rising Voices: The Fight for Freedom in Iran

This chapter explores the tragic case of a young Kurdish woman's death that ignited widespread protests in Iran, symbolizing a deeper struggle for women's rights and personal freedoms. It highlights the unity among demonstrators, the generational divide in perspectives on freedom, and the impact of government oppression. As young men and women stand together under the rallying cry of 'Women, Life, Freedom,' this chapter sheds light on the challenges they face and the hope for a more liberated society.

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