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According to Iranian state media, who was blamed for the violence and inciting the protests?
Protesters angry over economic conditions
Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi
Terrorist agents linked to the United States and Israel
The government's own security forces
What is one of the main reasons cited for the protests starting?
A desire for a new monarch
Worsening economic conditions in Iran
Religious disagreements among the population
The influence of the United States
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What action has been taken by the authorities to control the flow of information regarding the protests?
They have increased access to international telephone calls.
They have allowed protests to occur without intervention.
They have implemented a nationwide communications blackout.
They have provided daily updates on the situation to foreign media.
What is the name of the exiled crown prince who has called for demonstrations?
The current Supreme Leader of Iran
Reza Pahlavi
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Hassan Rouhani
Which of the following describes the sentiment expressed by some protesters?
Support for the current government and its policies.
A desire for closer ties with China.
Chants backing the former shah.
A call for increased taxes.
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