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Why ‘Reform’ Isn’t Enough for Iran Now

NOT THIS TIME

The speed and anger of this unrest sprang from decades of unmet demands and goes far beyond what Rouhani can fix. It’s decision time for Ayatollah Khamenei, one ex-MP says.

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The spark that ignited Iran’s nationwide protests was lit Dec. 28 in Mashhad, but in just days the flame has spread to many of its cities and provinces.

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