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'We will bring the Islamic Republic to its knees': Son of last Iranian shah backs protests

'We will bring the Islamic Republic to its knees,' says son of Iran's last shah

Dozens of protesters and members of the security forces have died since demonstrations began two weeks ago

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UAE and Qatar airlines suspend flights to Iran amid escalating civil unrest

Activist Masih Alinejad says Trump should not repeat Biden and Obama's mistakes on Iran protests

Anger and dark humour are the new normal in Iran's shutdown

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Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' by US if more protesters are killed

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Four protesters killed in Iran by security forces, rights groups say

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Mike Pompeo praises Iranian protesters and 'every Mossad agent walking beside them'

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