Protest movements in Iran do not have vertical leadership and are more susceptible to suppression. They must become more organized.
A prominent Iranian intellectual has said that frustrated protesters in Iran may take up arms if the government refuses to meet their demands.
Friday Prayer Imams in Iran have called on the government not to restore internet service.
A commander of Revolutionary Guards’ Basij paramilitary on Thursday described the recent protests in Iran as a "full-scale world war" against the Islamic Republic. Speaking on Friday Brigadier General Salar Abnoush said ending the protests was a "miracle".
The unrest in recent days in Iran were more the revolt of the poor and desperate classes sparked by economic factors, unlike protests in 2009 that were led by the middle class pursuing purely political demands.
Iran says it has restored partial access to some internet services at one of its 31 provinces on Thursday November 21 after 6 days of almost total communication blackout imposed by the government, Iranian news agencies reported.
Iran protests continue intermittently as the government uses military force to quell the situation. Khamenei aide says he takes full responsibility.
The international community voices strong concern over dozens of protesters shot by security forces in Iran, while protests still continue.
Mass unrest in Iran continues for a fourth day, while the government claims the situation is under control, but reports say more than 40 people have been killed and at least 1,000 arrested.
In an exclusive interview with Radio Farda, the former queen of Iran, Farah Pahlavi has responded to the Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s remarks blaming the former royal family for widespread protests in the country.
Reports about the number of casualties and arrests in Iran’s protests have been rising since Saturday night, amidst the most widespread news blackout in the country in 40 years.
Iranian government's reaction to protests against an unusual gas price hike in Iran has been turning increasingly violent Saturday afternoon.
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