Iran's rulers are alarmed at the prospect of nationwide mass protests and unrest as the hot summer months approach.

In Dezful, people chanted, "We don't want an Islamic Republic," and "We will fight, we will die, we will take back our Iran." In Andimeshk, they chanted "Mullahs Get Lost!" In Izeh, the security forces fired tear gas as people chanted "Death to Khamenei" and fought back.

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