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LIVE Iran Update with Mahyar Tousi

Politics
Iran
Started January 17, 2026

Mahyar Tousi joins Francis and Konstantin to break down the real situation unfolding in Iran right now. What started on 28 December 2025 as protests over a collapsing economy and skyrocketing inflation has rapidly morphed into the largest nationwide unrest since 2022, with demonstrators in dozens of cities calling not just for economic relief but for systemic political change and even the overthrow of the clerical regime. Protests have spread across nearly all provinces, markets and universit...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
The protests in Iran signify a crucial moment for democratic change, as citizens demand accountability from their government amid economic turmoil.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
The widespread protests demonstrate a unified desire for reform, showcasing the power of collective action against an oppressive regime.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
While protests may express legitimate grievances, they risk further destabilizing Iran's economy and leading to greater suffering for the population.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
The unrest in Iran highlights the complexities of political change; external intervention may not be the solution to internal struggles.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
The call for systemic change in Iran could lead to unintended consequences, potentially creating a power vacuum that extremist groups could exploit.
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