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Iran tells the world that it is ‘prepared’ for war 

JAN 12, 202630 MIN
The Monocle Daily

Iran tells the world that it is ‘prepared’ for war 

JAN 12, 202630 MIN

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We examine Iran’s hardening rhetoric as protests turn deadly, with at least 544 people killed as the country enters a third week of unrest. Plus: we question whether the world is entering a renaissance of protectionism and why Rio has a beach problem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.