Iranians leaving their country spoke to RFE/RL about the scale of the deadly crackdown on protests. The death toll is at more than 2,600 demonstrators, according to the US-based human rights monitor HRANA. But many groups fear the number is far…
Category: 1. Iran
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New US sanctions target Iran’s security chief, upping diplomatic ante
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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Two-year old girl shot by foreign-backed rioters dies in northeast Iran
A two-year-old Iranian girl has died after remaining three days in a coma following a shooting by rioters supported by US President Donald Trump in northeastern Iran.
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MEA making preparations to facilitate return of Indian nationals amid evolving situation in Iran: Sources
New Delhi [India], January 15 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is preparing to facilitate the return of Indian nationals to India from Iran amid the evolving situation in the country, according to sources.
On Wednesday, External…
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16 Indian ship crew detained in Iran, family appeals to PM Modi
By Sandip Singh
New Delhi [India], January 15 (ANI): After 16 Indian crew members of the vessel MT Valiant Roar were taken into custody by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the family of Third Engineer Ketan Mehta has appealed to Prime…
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Iran airspace closure impacts international flights: IndiGo
New Delhi [India], January 15 (ANI): Several international IndiGo flights on Thursday were impacted as a result of the sudden Iran airspace closure amid rising turmoil, according to an IndiGo official.
The official stated that ‘due to the sudden…
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TRKIYE-ISTANBUL-FM-PRESS BRIEFING
(260115) — ISTANBUL, Jan. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks at a press briefing in Istanbul, Trkiye, Jan. 15, 2026. Trkiye opposes any military operation against Iran and supports efforts to preserve regional…
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European airlines avoid Iran, Iraq despite airspace reopening
European airlines avoided Iranian and Iraqi airspace on Thursday, Reuters reported citing flight-tracking data, despite Iran reopening its skies after a brief closure a day earlier amid fears of possible US military action.
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Pay for bullets: How Iran pressures families after killing protesters
Multiple sources told Iran International that patrols and checkpoints were ubiquitous, with increased police and military deployments across urban centers, particularly in major cities.
In Tehran, daily life has slowed markedly, with many shops…
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How Important Is Iran For Russia’s War Effort?
Iran has been a major supplier of military equipment to Russia in recent years, especially since the Kremlin launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, but experts have told RFE/RL that this support no longer plays a key role in…
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