Iran shaken by anti-government demonstrations

Sudden rise in protests catches authorities off guard, but critical stage seems to have passed, despite US President fanning the flames

Push and pull: pro-government demonstrators gather midweek at the Massoumeh shrine in Iran's holy city of Qom following anti-government demonstrations in the preceding days
Push and pull: pro-government demonstrators gather midweek at the Massoumeh shrine in Iran's holy city of Qom following anti-government demonstrations in the preceding days
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Published 5 January 2018, 00:00Updated 3 January 2018, 18:13