Protests erupt across Iran as currency sinks to record low
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Protesters have taken to the streets of Iran's capital city as the country faces some of its worst economic pressures in years. Iranian journalist and women's rights activist Masih Alinejad joins to discuss.
Breakdown
- Protests erupt in Tehran as Iran's currency hits record low
- Demonstrators' slogans target the entire regime, not just economic issues 54s
- Protests spread nationwide, with students and women joining in 1m 52s
- Government responds with tear gas and violence; no security forces have joined protesters 2m 5s
- Regime criticized for funding foreign groups despite economic hardship at home 3m 41s