Help Iran’s people by giving them nuclear cash

By Washington Examiner

Published January 8, 2018 5:01am ET

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Help Iran’s people by giving them nuclear cash — Over the past week, Iran has seen its largest anti-government protests since the disputed presidential election in 2009, with thousands taking to the streets in several cities across the country. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) | Gregorio Borgia

It’s the economy, stupid.

Iranians courageously taking to streets against their religious tyrants have expressed various motivations, including the desire for freedom and their rage at corruption. But their fury burns hottest about their government’s economic mismanagement. Over the last 10 years, real incomes have plummeted, food consumption has declined, and inflation has remained high.

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