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Protests in Iran

The LRB Podcast

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Iran's Opponents in the Middle East

Iranian government likes to blame outside interference or exaggerate its role in the protest and the unrest. But clearly external forces have played a part and have had an influence, says Peter Bergen. Israel and Saudi Arabia have been long-time advocates of cutting Iran off financially so that its population is starved and would hopefully revolt," he adds.

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