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France's Iranian diaspora divided over deadly protests back home

Iranian protesters hold the former national flag during a rally at the Trocadéro in Paris on 16 January 2023, as activists projected the slogan “Woman. Life. Freedom.” onto the Eiffel Tower. AFP - LUDOVIC MARIN

In France, divisions within the Iranian diaspora over events unfolding in their country of origin look set to deepen further, sharpened by the way people consume information, particularly Persian-language satellite television channels and social media.

Protests began on Sunday in the capital Tehran, with demonstrations by shopkeepers over the government’s handling of the economic crisis. Iran’s national currency has fallen sharply and prices have risen rapidly.

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