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Debate Sparks Over Iran Protests Amid Internet Blackout

1/16/2026

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Goldie Ghamari, Iranian-born former Canadian politician, and Cenk Uygur debated Iran's anti-regime protests on Piers Morgan Uncensored.
Ghamari accused Uygur of spreading "jihadi Islamist propaganda" during the exchange.
Cenk Uygur warned U.S. intervention would worsen instability in Iran.
Protests in Iran entered their 18th day amid an internet blackout; regime supporters called for violence against President Trump, and the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported human rights violations.

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Goldie Ghamari, Iranian-born former Canadian politician, and Cenk Uygur debated Iran's anti-regime protests on Piers Morgan Uncensored.
Ghamari accused Uygur of spreading "jihadi Islamist propaganda" during the exchange.
Cenk Uygur warned U.S. intervention would worsen instability in Iran.
Protests in Iran entered their 18th day amid an internet blackout; regime supporters called for violence against President Trump, and the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported human rights violations.