First Protests Reported In Khomein On January 5

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Khomein, the birthplace of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic republic, has not been spared the anger of antigovernment protesters. Amateur video purports to show a large crowd gathering in the city for the first time, shouting, “God bless your soul, Reza Shah."