The Spark

Protests in Iran are "different." Will they make a difference?


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Violent protests continue in Iran – sparked by the arrest and death three days later of a young women who was accused of not properly covering her face. 22 year old Mahsa Amini was arrested in Tehran on September 13th. Since her death there have been demonstrations and protest throughout the country. The BBC is reporting 76 people have been killed as police have cracked down. State media in Iran says 41 have died. State media branded the protesters "hypocrites, rioters, thugs and seditionists", while state television said police clashed with "rioters" in some cities. What’s driving the protests and will they change anything in Iran? Our guest on today’s Smart Talk is Dr. Mehdi Noorbaksh, Professor of International Affairs and Business, Information System Engineering and Management,  at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Vice President, World Affairs Council Harrisburg

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