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Deadly Protests Erupt in Iran

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Iranians chant slogans as they march in support of the government near the Imam Khomeini grand mosque in the capital Tehran on December 30, 2017. (Photo: Hamed Malekpour/AFP/Getty Images)

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday blamed the country’s “enemies” for inciting violent protests that have left more than 20 people dead since last Thursday. We’ll bring you the latest on the protests over rising food prices and economic unrest.

Guests:

Jiyar Gol, correspondent, BBC Persia

Trita Parsi, president, National Iranian American Council; author, "Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran and the Triumph of Diplomacy"

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