USF Iranian students fear for families amid mass protests in Iran

USF Iranian students fear for families amid mass protests in Iran

Mass protests are erupting across Iran as citizens have started pushing back against the government amid economic hardship, political repression and mounting international pressure. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has led the Islamic Republic of Iran since 1989. Supreme Leaders in Iran are selected by a clerical body rather than the public and serve for […] The post USF Iranian students fear for families amid mass protests in Iran appeared…

Distinguished fellow and former diplomat Ezzedine Fishere says protests in Iran resemble Arab Spring

In recent weeks, Iranian citizens across the country have taken to the streets to protest against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the Iranian regime. The protests, which began in late December, were sparked by an increase in inflation and the collapse of the Iranian rial. Ezzedine Fishere - a distinguished fellow of Middle Eastern studies - said that they reflect deeper systemic issues within the country.Prior to joining the Dartmouth …