There are ongoing protests in Iran over the Islamic Republic’s economic state, which is in a state of crisis following a record currency fall against the U.S. dollar. Experts say a 40% inflation rate led to public discontent. The country’s crackdown on protests has led to over 500 deaths so far. Will the U.S. intervene? President Trump said while Iran has called for a meeting to negotiate, the U.S. may have to act because of what’s happening before the meeting. Boston College political science professor Ali Banuazizi, who studies and teaches Iran’s social history and contemporary domestic politics and foreign relations, joined us to discuss the ongoing tensions in Iran!

<p>There are ongoing protests in Iran over the Islamic Republic&rsquo;s economic state, which is in a state of crisis following a record currency fall against the U.S. dollar. Experts say a 40% inflation rate led to public discontent. The country&rsquo;s crackdown on protests has led to over 500 deaths so far. Will the U.S. intervene? President Trump said while Iran has called for a meeting to negotiate, the U.S. may have to act because of what&rsquo;s happening before the meeting. Boston College political science professor Ali Banuazizi, who studies and teaches Iran&rsquo;s social history and contemporary domestic politics and foreign relations, joined us to discuss the ongoing tensions in Iran!</p>

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Tensions in Iran Part 1

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