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Category: 1. Iran
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EU To Target Iranian Minister, Security Chiefs Over Deadly Crackdown On Protesters
The European Union has proposed sanctions against Iran’s interior minister and 14 other senior officials for their role in a violent crackdown on nationwide protests that erupted in late December, documents obtained by RFE/RL show.
Protests…
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Iran Showcases Scientific Progress at Laser Science Event
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Eslami’s remarks draw attention to Iran’s increasing strength in areas like health, industry, and nuclear technology, signaling a shift from theoretical progress to real-world achievements. This is also a…
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Come what may in Iran, Russia will adapt to preserve influence
The large-scale killing of protesters may look like a panicked security response, but it is better understood as a calculated effort to destroy protest both on the streets and in people’s minds.
By deploying overwhelming force, the state is…
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IRGC Commander: American Regional Bases Are Legitimate Targets
Ali Abdollahi, who heads Iran’s Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters that coordinates the army and the IRGC during wartime, has warned …
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Europe Keeps Talking, Not Acting, Zelensky Says After Trump Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 22 to deliver a pointed rebuke of Europe’s failure to act, arguing that European leaders continue to acknowledge global threats while repeatedly…
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IRAN-TEHRAN-UNREST-AFTERMATH
(260122) — TEHRAN, Jan. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) — A mosque damaged during the recent unrest is pictured in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 21, 2026. Iran’s state television IRIB reported on Wednesday that 3,117 people were killed during recent unrest, citing the…
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Xinhua Commentary: Unilateral U.S. practices erode foundations of global prosperity
U.S. protectionism and unilateral actions disrupt global trade, create economic uncertainty, and threaten stability, while lasting prosperity depends on open markets, multilateralism, and cooperative international policies.
DAVOS, Switzerland,…
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Trump reiterates Iran warning at Davos, cites US strikes on nuclear sites
Davos [Switzerland], January 22 (ANI): US President Donald Trump reiterated on Thursday that he has settled eight wars since returning to office, while speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Referring to Iran, Trump pointed to US strikes…
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Do Not Come to Iran, Where the Wild Dogs Run Free While the Stones Are Bound: An Iranian Journalist
Nowadays, whenever a fellow journalist asks my advice about obtaining a short-term visa to come here, I am reminded of an anecdote from …
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