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Protests continue in Iran. Could civil war be next?

I'm Sarah Terry, sitting in for Warren Olney, and this is to the point from Public Radio International,

a daily look at the issues Americans care about most.

More than three weeks after Iran's disputed presidential election,

the regime continues to crack down on dissenters while pointing fingers at the West.

Clerics are split about what to do.

Protesters show no signs of giving up,

and the Republican Guard has taken control of the nation's security.

Are Iran's rulers losing their hold on power?

Should Obama step up criticism of the regime?

Is civil war on the horizon?

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I'm Sarah Terry, sitting in for Warren Alney, back with To the Point from PRI. In Iran,

protesters are reportedly planning a massive uprising this Thursday on the 10th anniversary

of the 1999 Tehran University Massacre when police attack students who were protesting the closure of a pro-reform newspaper.

Will crackdowns by the regime deter protesters this week?

With the split among clerics widening, will Iran's religious leaders lose control of the country?

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