Every week, protesters have been taking to the streets of Aussie cities begging for other Australians to listen.

They're standing in solidarity with Iranians facing a violent crackdown by their own government, as the country's religious rulers try to crush protests and stifle debate by cutting off internet access.

International observers think tens of thousands of Iranians have been killed by the regime since early January.

Meanwhile, US president Donald Trump is this week threatening military action against Iran, after previously posting online that help was on the way for Iran's protesters.

So could Australians do more to help Iranians?

And why are some of the Iranian Australians standing up for their friends and family being harassed and threatened here?

Today on the hack pod, Dave speaks with an Iranian Australian who's been copping it for her advocacy.

In this extended chat, Tina Kordrostami talks with Dave about being stalked by Iranian government agents in Australia, about fearing for her family back home, and about why she's decided to quit the Australian Greens.Guests: 

• Tina Kordrostami, Iranian Australian advocate and councillor, Ryde City Council

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