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Protests in Iran, sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, are described by experts as a fundamental shift in the country's political landscape. A professor from the London School of Economics suggests this marks the "beginning of the end" for the Islamic Republic, noting that young, unarmed protesters are standing their ground against security forces. The movement is characterized by its demographic youth and a widespread loss of government legitimacy.
NPR reports on the death of Mahsa Amini and the subsequent protests against Iran's "Morality Police," officially known as the Guidance Patrol. The segment explores the history of dress code enforcement in Iran and the symbolic act of women burning their headscarves in public.
Iran Morality Police Protests and Starlink
Widespread protests erupt in Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of the "Morality Police." The hosts discuss the potential for this to be a regime-change operation and note that Elon Musk has received approval to activate Starlink satellite internet in the region to bypass government blackouts.
