Student Protests Erupt in Iran as Economic Unrest Spreads
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Students have held demonstrations at several Iranian universities, according to semi-official media reports.
The protests follow recent actions by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants over economic conditions. These earlier demonstrations prompted Iran's president to announce plans for talks with protesters online.
The student protests signal a widening of the unrest, bringing a new and influential group into the public display of discontent.