The Daily A Deadly Crackdown in Iran
Dec 3, 2019
Farnaz Fassihi, a reporter for The New York Times covering Iran, joins Natalie Kitroeff to discuss the deadly crackdown on unarmed protesters in Iran. They explore how a fuel price hike sparked widespread unrest, which quickly escalated into significant anti-regime demonstrations. Fassihi shares alarming accounts of violence and fatalities amidst government suppression. The conversation delves into the intricate relationship between U.S. sanctions, Iran's leadership responses, and the perplexing dilemmas facing U.S. foreign policy in the region.
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The Spark
- Iranians protested a sudden 300% gas price hike starting November 15th.
- Initial protests involved highway blockades and disrupting gas stations.
Shifting Focus
- Protests escalated from economic grievances to anti-regime sentiment by November 16th.
- Slogans shifted to target Supreme Leader Khamenei and the government itself.
Information Blackout
- Communication with Iran became difficult due to internet blackouts.
- Reporters relied on leaked information and limited videos.