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EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 24 MIN

Why is there a wave of public anger in Iran?

from The Inside Story Podcast · host Al Jazeera

Angry protests across Iran as the country faces economic turmoil. The president is calling on the government to hear the protesters' demands. But who's to blame for Iran's deep economic crisis? And how far will the demonstrations go? In this episode:  Ali Akbar Dareini - Researcher at Center for Strategic Studies. Marzie Khalilian - Political Analyst and Academic Researcher. Stephen Zunes - Professor of Politics and Founding Chair of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

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