Global News Podcast Iran protesters defy crackdown warning
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Jan 10, 2026 
Caroline Hawley, BBC diplomatic correspondent, shares gripping insights from Iran where protests continue despite a violent crackdown. She reveals that rights groups are documenting around 50 deaths as protesters defy government threats. Paul Adams discusses a controversial Minneapolis shooting, highlighting a newly surfaced video that complicates claims of self-defense. The podcast also touches on the impact of external political pressures from the U.S. on Iran's crisis, alongside lighter topics like the Beckham family feud and David Bowie's childhood home opening.
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Protests Persist Despite Blackout
- Protests in Iran have persisted despite an internet blackout and heavy repression, showing protesters' ingenuity in getting footage out.
- Rights groups report around 50 deaths and hospitals treating dozens with bullet wounds and eye pellet injuries.
External Pressure Complicates Tehran's Choices
- President Trump publicly warned Iran he could order military strikes if protesters are killed, adding external pressure on Tehran.
- Lise Doucette noted that simultaneous internal unrest and external threats complicate Iran's response and decision-making.
Divisive Opposition Figure Emerges
- Reza Pahlavi resurfaces as a focal opposition figure though he is divisive and doesn't advocate restoring the monarchy.
- His past support for Israel and role in splintering diaspora opposition limit his unifying potential.
