# Iran Protests: Can the Regime Survive

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Podcast: [Deep Dish on Global Affairs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/deep-dish-on-global-affairs-175515)
Published: 2026-01-15T18:09:00+00:00
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Protests are spreading across Iran, and reports suggest violent crackdowns and a rising death toll. So what's driving this moment, and how does it differ from protests Iran has seen before? Journalist Azadeh Moaveni and Chatham House expert Sanam Vakil break down what's fueling the unrest, how power really works inside Iran, and what might come next.

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