According to the “first follower” theory, the first follower is just as important to the development of a movement as its initiator. That certainly seems to be the case in Iran, Read More
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Iran state TV slammed for editing man-on-the-street interviews
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Iran: “This is nothing like 2009. This is a protest by hungry people”
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Ershad Alijani 