Iranian protests

Iran’s View of Syria

Iran is a close ally of Syria, so officials in Tehran are following the Syrian conflict closely. But so are ordinary Iranians, who worry that the crisis could distract their government from pressing matters at home, like the economy. Anchor Marco Werman discusses Iran’s reaction to events in Syria with Iranian journalist Shirin Jaafari.

Election drama in Iran

The World

After death of opposition cleric, Iran cracks down on protesters

Conflict & Justice
The World

Fresh opposition protests in Iran

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The World

Iranian students still protesting government

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Iran: Understanding the Unrest

Global Politics

To help put Iran’s unrest into perspective, The Takeaway turns to three voices from the Iranian and Iranian-American community: Kelly Niknejad, founder of Tehran Bureau, Amir Farokhi, an attorney, and ?Nahzi,’ an artist who wishes to remain anonymous.

The World

The ‘Day of Mourning’ Protests in Iran

Global Politics

The Takeaway is joined by the Wall Street Journal’s Farnaz Fassihi to discuss Tehran’s ?Day of Mourning,’ called for by opposition candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi, to memorialize those killed by government forces in earlier protests.

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In Iran, Echoes of Revolutions Past

Global Politics

To help The Takeaway analyze the Iranian protests is Columbia University professor of Iranian Studies Hamid Dabashi . Also joining the discussion is Ali, an engineer in Tehran and a supporter of opposition candidate Mir Hussein Mousavi.

The World

Competing rallies in Tehran

Conflict & Justice

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tehran today, as both government and opposition supporters staged rallies. The World’s Laura Lynch has details.

Egypt: Families Await News of Missing Protesters

Conflict & Justice

Three weeks after protests erupted in Egypt, there are still grave concerns over the whereabouts of dozens of missing protesters. The BBC’s Paul Adams visits one family in Cairo still waiting for news.