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What Fueled Iran’s Unrest and What’s Different Now
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By Siyamak Khorrami
1/16/2026Updated: 1/16/2026

Protests in Iran are unfolding under heavy crackdowns and widespread communication shutdowns. Shahrzad Ghanei of the Persian edition of The Epoch Times explains what she is hearing from inside and outside the country despite the blackout. Roozbeh Farahanipour looks back at earlier uprisings and explains why this moment feels different, and why it matters for communities abroad trying to understand events with global and local consequences.

Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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Siyamak Khorrami has been the general manager and chief editor of the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times since 2017. He is also the host of the “California Insider” show, which showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues in California.