"The country has been rocked by two weeks of widespread protests since the currency collapsed. Widespread unrest, killings and arrests have taken place during protests in Iran sparked by a collapse in the local currency. The leadership says that it will listen to demonstrators, but that rioters face the death penalty. As the United States warns against a crackdown, how volatile is the situation?"
"Presenter: James Bays Guests: Mehran Kamrava Head of Iranian studies at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies Roxane Farmanfarmaian Professor of modern Middle East politics at the University of Cambridge Trita Parsi Executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft"
Two weeks of protests have erupted after a collapse of the local currency, producing widespread unrest across Iran. Demonstrations have involved killings and arrests as security forces confront protesters. Political leaders state willingness to listen to demonstrators while simultaneously warning that rioters could face the death penalty. The United States has warned against a harsh crackdown, raising international concern. Economic collapse combined with political grievances has intensified volatility and increased the risk of further escalation. The situation remains unpredictable as pressures of economic hardship, public anger and state repression interact.
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