What Fueled Iran’s Unrest and What’s Different Now

What Fueled Iran’s Unrest and What’s Different Now
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Protests in Iran are unfolding under heavy crackdowns and widespread communication shutdowns. Shahrzad Ghanei, a reporter with the Persian edition of The Epoch Times, explains what she is hearing from inside and outside the country despite the blackout. Roozbeh Farahanipour looks back at earlier uprisings and explains why this moment feels different, and why it matters for communities abroad trying to understand events with global and local consequences.

Siyamak Khorrami
Siyamak Khorrami
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Siyamak Khorrami has been the general manager and chief editor of the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times since 2017. He is also the host of the “California Insider” show, which showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues in California.