The protests began on December 28 and have continued despite sweeping security measures, according to witnesses and reports gathered from multiple cities across the country.
NetBlocks, an internet monitoring group, said on Monday that Iran’s…
Category: 1. Iran
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World Economic Forum revokes Iran FM’s invitation 'under US-Israeli pressure'
The World Economic Forum has revoked the invitation given to Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to attend the Davos summit in Switzerland, over Tehran’s response to US-, Israeli- backed riots which erupted in the country earlier this month.
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World Economic Forum Revokes Araghchi’s Invitation to Davos
After facing widespread criticism over its invitation to Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, the World Economic Forum said it would …
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Top Iranian Officials Label Protesters “Seditionists”
On Monday, January 19, the heads of Iran’s three branches of power – President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Gha …
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If Iran changes, the region’s economy would change with it
Revolutions differ from episodic unrest not by the scale of any single demonstration, but by their structure and direction. They are sustained rather than spontaneous; cumulative rather than cathartic. Their power lies in endurance, in the…
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Heads of govt. branches vow to resolve economic woes, ensure public security
All three branches of the Iranian government pledge to do their best to address economic problems gripping the country and safeguard public security.
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Syrian Army Expands Control Around Tishrin Dam After Clearing Mines
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Tishrin Dam is one of northern Syria’s most important hydroelectric and water‑management sites, making control over it a key element of regional stability.
The Syrian army’s deployment follows a…
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Pakistani Political Leader Defends Iran’s Right to Resist Foreign Interference
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The remarks add a regional political voice to ongoing debates about foreign involvement in Iran’s domestic issues. Statements from influential political figures in neighboring countries significantly…
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Over 3,700 wounded in recent unrest in Iran: senior MP
TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — A senior Iranian lawmaker said on Monday more than 3,700 people were injured during the recent “riots” in the country, according to the semi-official Mehr news agency.
Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National…
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Iran envoy warns escalation could engulf region as Arab states step up contacts
US President Donald Trump signaled on Tuesday that he was leaning toward a military strike on Iran when he said Iranian protesters should keep up the demonstrations and that “HELP IS ON ITS WAY.”
At least 12,000 people have been killed in Iran…
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