Anti-government protests in Iran have entered their third week, with observers saying that thousands may now have been killed in an ongoing crackdown against the demonstrations. But could these protests really bring down the Iranian regime? Who in the opposition could step in to take its place? And what could the US achieve by striking Iran? 

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Guests:

• Gabrielle Weiniger, Israel correspondent, The Times.
• Rana Rahimpour, Iranian-British journalist.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producers: Harry Stott, Micaela Arneson.

Read more: How Iran protesters are defying regime — secrets, lies and Starlink

Clips: Radio Free Europe, The Guardian, The White House / Youtube.

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