Local reaction to violence, unrest and uncertainty in Iran
KPBS Midday Edition · KPBS
January 27, 202614m 0s
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Show Notes
Mass protests against the current regime in Iran have been ongoing since late December.
Iranian security forces have killed thousands. Many more have been arrested. It's been called the deadliest unrest in the country since the 1979 revolution.
A near-total internet blackout continues, limiting communication and adding to uncertainty.
We sit down with one Iranian American in San Diego, concerned about the safety of her friends and family in Iran and grappling with anxiety about the future.
Guest:
- Bibi Kasrai, Iranian American entrepreneur who has lived in San Diego since 1996