There are 92 million people in Iran, but the protests took place all over the country (400 cities and towns). ALSO READ: SA concerned about deadly Iran protests, calls for ‘maximum restraint’Consider the very different fates of Syria and Egypt in the Arab Spring of 2011-2013. He insists he will run Syria as a democratic state that is tolerant of all religions. ALSO READ: Iran in naval drills: Military ‘warned 3 months ago’, as Angie Motshekga’s intervention flops at first turn? NOW READ: Trump threatens Iran over nuclear talks, says ‘time is running out’