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John Simpson reflects on recent events in Iran and reveals how the protests and crackdowns are linked to the rivalry inside the clique of powerful men who created the Islamic state

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Affairs Editor John Simpson reflects on recent events in Iran, and reveals exclusive new material which exposes how the protests and crackdowns on the ground are intricately linked to the dramatic rivalry inside the clique of powerful men who first created the Islamic state.

John has reported on the Islamic Republic since its birth in 1979, and witnessed recent events in Tehran until the Iranian authorities refused to renew his visa.

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Thu 25 Jun 2009 20:00
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