- RAND’s Alireza Nader: Why the Iranian uprising won't die
- MEI’s Alex Vatanka: Why Iran's protesters are so angry with Rouhani
- WINEP's Jay Solomon: Sorting out U.S., European differences over Iran
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Watch FDD's Event from last Friday, The Iran Protests: Implications for the Islamic Republic and Beyond
President Hassan Rouhani of Iran lashed out at his hard-line opponents on Monday, saying the protesters who have shaken Iran in recent weeks objected not just to the bad economy but also to widespread corruption and the clerical government’s restrictive policies on personal conduct and freedoms. - New York Times
An Iranian reformist lawmaker said Tuesday that some 3,700 people were arrested in the days of protests and unrest that roiled Iran over the past two weeks, offering a far higher number than authorities previously released. - Associated Press
Jon Gambrell writes: Without drastic change in people’s livelihoods, unrest over the economy will only intensify, becoming perhaps the greatest challenge for the Islamic Republic as it nears its fourth decade of existence and a new era of leadership looms. - Associated Press
Maryam Rajavi writes: The protests in Iran send a cogent message: The clerical regime stands on shaky ground, and the Iranian people are unwavering in their quest to bring it down. - Wall Street Journal