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What is life in Iran like right now?

It’s been reported by Iranian officials that around 2,000 protesters have been killed in protes...

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16.51 13 Jan 2026


What is life in Iran like right now?


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16.51 13 Jan 2026


It’s been reported by Iranian officials that around 2,000 protesters have been killed in protests in the country.

It’s as two weeks of intense protests continue to escalate.

One of those concerned for what is happening over in Iran is human rights activist Mansoureh Bekhish, who joins Ciara to discuss. Also joining to discuss is Bernard Phelan, who was imprisoned in Iran in 2022...

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