What do we know about the Iran protests? | DW News

In Iran, nationwide protests first erupted last Friday. With the Internet there effectively shut down, it’s been difficult to get a clear picture o...- “live ammunition“ or rubber bullets??? The US Should Arm Iranian Protesters By Prof. Hillel Frisch January 9, 2018 BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 711, January 9, 2018 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Rhetorical support for the Iranian protesters in their quest for freedom is not enough. The US, with the help of its allies, including Israel, must work 24/7 to provide – at the most opportune moment – arms and the knowhow to use them to the protesters against the regime. The time to act will be when casualties of the regime can be identified as coming from a broad spectrum of the Iranian public.