Three months ago, the death of a young Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, sparked protests across Iran.

Since then, there has been a brutal crackdown.Despite that, the protests continue to gather pace as large segments of the Iranian public demand a change in government.

Today, Iranian-Australian academic and journalist Saba Vasefi on the greatest challenge to the Iranian government since the 1979 revolution.

Three months ago, the death of a young Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, sparked protests across Iran.
Since then, there has been a brutal crackdown.Despite that, the protests continue to gather pace as large segments of the Iranian public demand a change in government.
Today, Iranian-Australian academic and journalist Saba Vasefi on the greatest challenge to the Iranian government since the 1979 revolution.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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