Protesters across Iran have defied an escalating government crackdown, taking to the streets despite reports of mass arrests, lethal force, and a near-total internet shutdown. What began as demonstrations over soaring inflation has rapidly evolved into a nationwide movement calling for the end of Iran’s clerical rule, drawing sharp threats from Tehran and increasingly confrontational rhetoric from the United States. 

Guest: Naeem Jeenah: Senior Researcher: Humanity at Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

 

Protesters across Iran have defied an escalating government crackdown, taking to the streets despite reports of mass arrests, lethal force, and a near-total internet shutdown. What began as demonstrations over soaring inflation has rapidly evolved into a nationwide movement calling for the end of Iran&rsquo;s clerical rule,&nbsp;drawing sharp threats from Tehran and increasingly confrontational rhetoric from the United States. &nbsp;
Guest: Naeem&nbsp;Jeenah: Senior Researcher: Humanity at Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)
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THE MORNING BRIEF

Protesters across Iran have defied an escalating government crackdown, taking to the streets despite reports of mass arrests, lethal force, and a near-total internet shutdown.