Looks like a lot of division in Iran, and no doubt many of the young people are involved.
Iran's president calls for consensus, but divisions run deep
On a traditional day of protest, President Hassan Rouhani addresses a crowd that embodies the challenges of political reform and improved relations with the West.
TEHRAN In a speech marking Student Day, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday sought "consensus" for his ambitious goals of political reform, economic growth and improved relations with the outside world.
But as he spoke to a gathering at Shahid Beheshti University, the lack of consensus within this divided nation was evident in slogans shouted from the crowd.
"Release political prisoners!" was one cry that periodically erupted from the audience, along with the familiar refrain, "Death to the U.S.A.!"
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Iran's president calls for consensus, but divisions run deep - latimes.com
Iran's president calls for consensus, but divisions run deep
On a traditional day of protest, President Hassan Rouhani addresses a crowd that embodies the challenges of political reform and improved relations with the West.
TEHRAN In a speech marking Student Day, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday sought "consensus" for his ambitious goals of political reform, economic growth and improved relations with the outside world.
But as he spoke to a gathering at Shahid Beheshti University, the lack of consensus within this divided nation was evident in slogans shouted from the crowd.
"Release political prisoners!" was one cry that periodically erupted from the audience, along with the familiar refrain, "Death to the U.S.A.!"
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Iran's president calls for consensus, but divisions run deep - latimes.com