Third consecutive day of university protests in Iran

For the third day in a row, demonstrations are taking place at universities across Iran, particularly in Tehran and Isfahan, as reported by Iranian news agencies.

23 Feb, 17:38 — 23 Feb, 17:49

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Why this matters

University protests in Iran are a significant indicator of public discontent, often preceding broader social unrest and facing severe government crackdowns. These demonstrations highlight ongoing challenges to the regime's authority and human rights concerns, following previous brutal suppressions earlier in the year.

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 3 sources cover this story

All sources report on the third consecutive day of anti-government university protests in Iran, noting their spread and the regime's efforts to suppress them. Coverage is largely aligned on the core facts, with some outlets providing more specific contextual details or locations.

Political spectrum

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bbc

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Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyTone

tagesschaucentercenter-lefturgentcritical of regime's suppression and leadership

BBCcentercenterneutralreports facts of spread and anti-government nature

noscentercenterneutraldescribes duration and locations factually

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and descriptive, with one outlet providing a more critical framing of the Iranian government's actions.

What sources agree on

Anti-government protests are occurring at universities in Iran.
The protests have been ongoing for at least three consecutive days.
The current wave of protests began on a Saturday.

Where they diverge

The specific geographic scope of the protests.

nos

specifies demonstrations in Tehran and Isfahan.

BBCtagesschau

indicates a general spread to more campuses or widespread resistance without naming specific cities.

The broader context and history of the protests.

tagesschau

highlights previous brutal suppression of demonstrations and the regime's intent to stifle new resistance.

BBCnos

focuses on the current wave of protests without explicit historical context.

Key claims2 agreed · 3 unverified

Anti-government student protests have spread to more Iranian universities.

unverified·BBC

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Demonstrations are occurring for the third day in a row at universities in Iran.

agreed·nosBBC

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The protests are primarily taking place at universities.

Coverage gaps

A direct quote from a protester: "Wir werden keinen mörderischen Führer loben."

Reportedtagesschau

MissingBBCnos

Specific cities where protests are occurring, namely Tehran and Isfahan.

Reportednos

MissingtagesschauBBC

Mention of previous brutal suppression of demonstrations in Iran earlier in the year.

Reportedtagesschau

MissingBBCnos

Perspective Analysis

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Story evolution

The narrative evolved from the initial occurrence of protests to their sustained nature, geographic expansion, and the regime's perceived reaction.

Initial OutbreakFeb 21 (Saturday)

Anti-government student protests began at Iranian universities.

Continued SpreadFeb 23 (Monday)

Protests continued for a third day and spread to more campuses, including specific cities.

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

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Voor derde dag op rij demonstraties bij universiteiten in Iran

Right-leaning

No articles

Key entities

Irannation experiencing protests Universitiesprimary locations of protests Tehrancapital city with reported protests Isfahancity with reported protests Regimetarget of protests and suppressor

Coverage Timeline

First report: nos · 23 Feb, 17:38|Full coverage: All 3 sources within 10m|Window: 10m

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

nos23 Feb, 17:38First to report

Voor derde dag op rij demonstraties bij universiteiten in Iran

BBC23 Feb, 17:46

Anti-government student protests spread to more Iranian universities

tagesschau23 Feb, 17:49Latest update

Proteste in Iran: "Wir werden keinen mörderischen Führer loben"

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tagesschau3h ago

Proteste in Iran: "Wir werden keinen mörderischen Führer loben"

Anfang des Jahres wurden die Demonstrationen in Iran gegen die Regierung brutal niedergeschlagen. Jetzt regt sich erneut Widerstand - vor allem an den Unis. Das Regime will die Proteste im Keim ersticken. Von U. Lueb.

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BBC3h ago

Anti-government student protests spread to more Iranian universities

A fresh wave of anti-government protests at several Iranian universities that began on Saturday has spread to more campuses.

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nos3h ago

Voor derde dag op rij demonstraties bij universiteiten in Iran

Voor de derde dag op rij zijn er demonstraties bij universiteiten in Iran. Met name in hoofdstad Teheran, maar ook in de stad Isfahan, op zo'n 400 kilometer ten zuiden van de hoofdstad, werd gedemonstreerd, meldt onder meer het Iraanse persbureau ILNA. Bij de Amirkabir Technische Universiteit in Teheran gingen honderden studenten en medewerkers de straat op, is te zien op door BBC geverifieerde beelden. Ook op de prestigieuze Sharif Technische Universiteit in de hoofdstad werd gede...

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Third consecutive day of university protests in Iran

Why this matters

Perspective Analysis

Political spectrum

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Key claims2 agreed · 3 unverified

Coverage gaps

Perspective Analysis

Story evolution

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Center

Proteste in Iran: "Wir werden keinen mörderischen Führer loben"

Anti-government student protests spread to more Iranian universities

Voor derde dag op rij demonstraties bij universiteiten in Iran

Right-leaning

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Voor derde dag op rij demonstraties bij universiteiten in Iran

Anti-government student protests spread to more Iranian universities

Proteste in Iran: "Wir werden keinen mörderischen Führer loben"

Read at source (3 outlets)

Proteste in Iran: "Wir werden keinen mörderischen Führer loben"

Anti-government student protests spread to more Iranian universities

Voor derde dag op rij demonstraties bij universiteiten in Iran

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Why this matters

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What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Key claims2 agreed · 3 unverified

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