What's behind the contradictory messaging from Iran's clerics v. President Pezeshkian to protesters?

Protesters continue to flood the streets of Iran, despite authorities ordering lethal force against them. Human rights groups are reporting hundreds of deaths. Iranian state television refers to them as victims of events caused by "armed terrorists". Chapter Breakdown 0:00 President Pezeshkian calls on protesters to come together, but denounces 'rioters' 2:17 Nazenin Ansari, Iranian journalist, Managing editor at Kayhan London, on regime's rhetoric 8:42 Omir Shams, human rights lawyer, on regime labelling protesters 'terrorists' #iranprotests #iranrevolution #ayatollah For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1