Death Toll in Iran Protests Climb

The video discusses recent protests, comparing them to the 2009 uprising. While smaller and involving different societal segments, these protests lack clear demands and leadership. The Green Movement remains on the sidelines. The protests may not pose an existential threat to the regime but could influence political discourse and force the government to address neglected issues. Unlike 2009, current protests lack clear objectives, though economic and political frustrations are evident.

How do the recent protests differ from those in 2009 in terms of scale and organization?

• They have clear leadership and demands.

• They involve the same segments of society.

• They are smaller and less organized.

• They are larger and more organized.

What is one potential outcome of the current protests, despite their lack of organization?

• They could result in a change of leadership.

• They could lead to a revolutionary situation.

• They might force the government to address economic issues.

• They will likely be ignored by the government.

What is a key difference between the demands of the current protests and those of 2009?

• Both movements have the same demands.

• Current demands are less clear and lack organization.

• 2009 demands were unclear and disorganized.

• Current demands are clearer and more organized.

What has been a recent shift in the tone of the protests?

• A stronger political tone with slogans targeting the regime.

• A demand for international intervention.

• A call for more economic reforms.

• A focus on economic issues only.

What was a characteristic of the 2009 protests that is missing in the current wave?

• Support from the government.

• Focus on international issues.

• Clear objectives and leadership.

• Lack of public support.