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In Iran Protests, Anger At Hijab Rules Is "The Tip Of The Iceberg"

Sep 28, 2022

Karim Sadjadpour, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, dives into the ongoing protests in Iran, sparked by the tragic death of Mahsa Amini. He reveals how this discontent over hijab regulations reflects a deeper resentment towards the regime. The discussion highlights the risks these protests pose to the government, which is deemed incapable of reform. Sadjadpour also examines the challenges of information access in Iran, contrasting it with successes seen in Ukraine.

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Intro

2min

Unfolding Anger: The Protests Ignited by Masa Amini's Death

5min

Unraveling the Tensions of Iran's Protests

2min

Protests and the Future of Iran's Regime

4min

Navigating Internet Access Challenges in Iran: A Stark Contrast to Ukraine

3min

The widespread protests in Iran were sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. She died after being detained by Iran's morality police for allegedly violating the country's strict dress code.

The fuel that's keeping them going is a broader, deeper resentment at life under the regime.

Karim Sadjadpour, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace explains what risk the protests pose to the regime, and why he believes it is incapable of reform.

This episode also features excerpts from NPR's Steve Inskeep's interview with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and reporting from NPR's Peter Kenyon.

In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.

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