Iranian protesters cry ‘death to Khamenei’ as Trump, Iranian FM clash over casuality numbers

A video circulating from the scene showed students dispersing while chanting, “Don’t be afraid, we are all together,” according to the outlets.

21 Feb, 19:27 — 22 Feb, 14:21

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Why this matters

These protests signify ongoing internal dissent against Iran's clerical regime, particularly among students, following a period of significant unrest in January. The persistent public anger, despite government crackdowns, highlights the instability within the country. The international dimension, with Trump and the Iranian Foreign Minister clashing over casualty numbers, underscores the geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran and its human rights record.

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 9 sources cover this story

News outlets report on renewed student protests across Iran, marked by anti-regime chants like 'death to Khamenei,' following earlier mass demonstrations in January. Coverage largely aligns on the occurrence of protests and the international dispute between Trump and the Iranian Foreign Minister over casualty figures, while some sources provide additional context on the protests' commemorative nature or external geopolitical factors.

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tvn24center-leftlefturgentemphasizes student demands for rights after mass protests

danascenter-leftleftanalyticalframes protests as honoring victims of January clashes

nrkcentercenter-leftcautioushighlights ongoing protests amid US military presence

Coverage leans: center-left

The overall coverage leans center-left, with several outlets highlighting the student-led nature of the protests and the context of previous government crackdowns, while some center-right outlets emphasize anti-regime slogans and the international dispute.

What sources agree on

Iranian students are protesting against the regime.
Protesters are chanting anti-government slogans, including 'death to Khamenei' or 'death to dictator'.
These protests are a continuation or resumption of earlier, larger protests that occurred in January.
There is a clash between Trump and the Iranian Foreign Minister regarding casualty numbers from the protests.

Where they diverge

The primary focus and context of the protests

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These outlets emphasize the protests as a commemoration of victims from previous January clashes or a continuation of anti-government sentiment.

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These outlets highlight the specific anti-Khamenei chants and the clash between Trump and the Iranian Foreign Minister over casualty numbers.

Mention of external geopolitical factors

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These outlets include the backdrop of US military threats or presence as context for the ongoing protests.

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Key claims4 agreed · 2 unverified

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Iranian protesters cry ‘death to Khamenei’.

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Trump and Iranian FM clash over casualty numbers.

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Coverage gaps

Specific chants like 'Don’t be afraid, we are all together'

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Clashes between students and pro-government groups

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Perspective Analysis

Comparing sources…

Story evolution

The story evolved from general reports of student unrest to integrate specific details of anti-regime chants, the international dispute over casualty figures, and the context of previous protests and geopolitical tensions.

Initial Reports of Student AngerFeb 21 evening

Early reports broadly covered Iranian student protests and growing anger against the regime.

Introduction of International DisputeFeb 22 early morning

The narrative expanded to include the clash between Trump and the Iranian Foreign Minister over protest casualty numbers.

Detailed Protest CoverageFeb 22 morning-afternoon

Later articles provided more specific details on anti-regime chants, reported clashes, and the commemorative aspect of the protests.

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

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Center

danas

Prvi veliki antivladini protesti studenata u Iranu od smrtonosnog sukoba u januaru

tvn24

"Krzyczcie o swoje prawa". Wrze na uniwersytetach

nrk

Iran: Store studentprotester i helgen

hindustan-times

‘Death to dictator’ slogans, massive clashes as fresh student-led protests rock Iran | Visuals

cyprus-mail

Iranian students begin new university term with protests

hotnews

Primele proteste în Iran, după confruntările din ianuarie: Studenții împotriva regimului, pe fondul amenințării militare a SUA

tempo-english

Iran Rejects Trump's 32,000 Protest Death Claim - Tempo.co English

wsj

Iranian Students Protest as Anger Grows - The Wall Street Journal

Right-leaning

jerusalem-post

Iranian protesters cry ‘death to Khamenei’ as Trump, Iranian FM clash over casuality numbers

Key entities

KhameneiSupreme Leader of Iran TrumpUS President Iranian FMIran's Foreign Minister Iranian studentsprimary participants in protests Irancountry where protests are occurring

Coverage Timeline

First report: wsj · 21 Feb, 19:27|Full coverage: All 9 sources within 19h|Window: 19h

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wsj21 Feb, 19:27First to report

Iranian Students Protest as Anger Grows - The Wall Street Journal

10h later

tempo-english22 Feb, 05:51

Iran Rejects Trump's 32,000 Protest Death Claim - Tempo.co English

hotnews22 Feb, 06:41

Primele proteste în Iran, după confruntările din ianuarie: Studenții împotriva regimului, pe fondul amenințării militare a SUA

cyprus-mail22 Feb, 06:51

Iranian students begin new university term with protests

hindustan-times22 Feb, 07:12

‘Death to dictator’ slogans, massive clashes as fresh student-led protests rock Iran | Visuals

nrk22 Feb, 07:17

Iran: Store studentprotester i helgen

2h later

tvn2422 Feb, 09:10

"Krzyczcie o swoje prawa". Wrze na uniwersytetach

danas22 Feb, 10:10

Prvi veliki antivladini protesti studenata u Iranu od smrtonosnog sukoba u januaru

4h later

jerusalem-post22 Feb, 14:21Latest update

Iranian protesters cry ‘death to Khamenei’ as Trump, Iranian FM clash over casuality numbers

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jerusalem-postjust now

Iranian protesters cry ‘death to Khamenei’ as Trump, Iranian FM clash over casuality numbers

A video circulating from the scene showed students dispersing while chanting, “Don’t be afraid, we are all together,” according to the outlets.

Read full article →

danas3h ago

Prvi veliki antivladini protesti studenata u Iranu od smrtonosnog sukoba u januaru

Studenti su demonstracijama odali počast hiljadama poginulih u masovnim januarskim protestima organizovanim širom zemlje.

By BBC News na srpskom

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tvn244h ago

"Krzyczcie o swoje prawa". Wrze na uniwersytetach

Studenci w Iranie przeprowadzili antyrządowe manifestacje. To kolejne wystąpienia po fali masowych protestów, które przetoczyły się przez ten kraj w styczniu. Demonstracje miały miejsce w czasie rosnących napięć między Teheranem a Waszyngtonem, który wzmacnia swoją obecność wojskową w regionie.

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nrk6h ago

Iran: Store studentprotester i helgen

Samtidig som amerikanske krigsskip ligger klare, fortsetter protestene mot regimet i Iran.

By Svein Vestrum Olsson

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hindustan-times6h ago

‘Death to dictator’ slogans, massive clashes as fresh student-led protests rock Iran | Visuals

Visuals showed large crowds at Tehran’s top engineering university clashing in a packed area as people were reportedly heard shouting anti-Khamenei slogans.

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cyprus-mail7h ago

Iranian students begin new university term with protests

Students held protests at several Iranian universities at the start of a new semester on Saturday, some clashing with pro-government groups, according to local news agencies and posts on social media. The protests coincided with ceremonies traditionally held after 40 days to mourn those killed by security forces during last month’s anti-government demonstrations, which saw […]

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hotnews7h ago

Primele proteste în Iran, după confruntările din ianuarie: Studenții împotriva regimului, pe fondul amenințării militare a SUA

Sute de studenți din Teheran și Mashhad au ieșit sâmbătă în stradă pentru a comemora victimele represiunii din ianuarie. Protestele marchează reluarea manifestațiilor după ce revolta de luna trecută a fost înăbușită sângeros de autorități,…

By Cristina Stoian

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tempo-english8h ago

Iran Rejects Trump's 32,000 Protest Death Claim - Tempo.co English

Iran Rejects Trump's 32,000 Protest Death Claim Tempo.co English

Read full article →

wsj18h ago

Iranian Students Protest as Anger Grows - The Wall Street Journal

Iranian Students Protest as Anger Grows The Wall Street Journal

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Iranian protesters cry ‘death to Khamenei’ as Trump, Iranian FM clash over casuality numbers

Why this matters

Perspective Analysis

Political spectrum

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Key claims4 agreed · 2 unverified

Coverage gaps

Perspective Analysis

Story evolution

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Center

Prvi veliki antivladini protesti studenata u Iranu od smrtonosnog sukoba u januaru

"Krzyczcie o swoje prawa". Wrze na uniwersytetach

Iran: Store studentprotester i helgen

‘Death to dictator’ slogans, massive clashes as fresh student-led protests rock Iran | Visuals

Iranian students begin new university term with protests

Primele proteste în Iran, după confruntările din ianuarie: Studenții împotriva regimului, pe fondul amenințării militare a SUA

Iran Rejects Trump's 32,000 Protest Death Claim - Tempo.co English

Iranian Students Protest as Anger Grows - The Wall Street Journal

Right-leaning

Iranian protesters cry ‘death to Khamenei’ as Trump, Iranian FM clash over casuality numbers

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Iranian Students Protest as Anger Grows - The Wall Street Journal

Iran Rejects Trump's 32,000 Protest Death Claim - Tempo.co English

Primele proteste în Iran, după confruntările din ianuarie: Studenții împotriva regimului, pe fondul amenințării militare a SUA

Iranian students begin new university term with protests

‘Death to dictator’ slogans, massive clashes as fresh student-led protests rock Iran | Visuals

Iran: Store studentprotester i helgen

"Krzyczcie o swoje prawa". Wrze na uniwersytetach

Prvi veliki antivladini protesti studenata u Iranu od smrtonosnog sukoba u januaru

Iranian protesters cry ‘death to Khamenei’ as Trump, Iranian FM clash over casuality numbers

Read at source (9 outlets)

Iranian protesters cry ‘death to Khamenei’ as Trump, Iranian FM clash over casuality numbers

Prvi veliki antivladini protesti studenata u Iranu od smrtonosnog sukoba u januaru

"Krzyczcie o swoje prawa". Wrze na uniwersytetach

Iran: Store studentprotester i helgen

‘Death to dictator’ slogans, massive clashes as fresh student-led protests rock Iran | Visuals

Iranian students begin new university term with protests

Primele proteste în Iran, după confruntările din ianuarie: Studenții împotriva regimului, pe fondul amenințării militare a SUA

Iran Rejects Trump's 32,000 Protest Death Claim - Tempo.co English

Iranian Students Protest as Anger Grows - The Wall Street Journal

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