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In the past I didn't really catch that the people were rebelling against the government and suddenly there is great violence against protestors.

I think I missed this completely. I am aware that the beginning was spiralling costs. Is this connected to international sanctions?

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[-] ZiggyTheZygote@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 day ago

Exactly, the people, all people, are victims of their governments and get microscopic crumbs from what they devour. And not just a threat to iran but the whole region.

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