TEHRAN, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — Two Iranian police officers were killed and 30 others injured on Wednesday during clashes in southwestern Iran, the semi-official Fars news agency reported, as nationwide protests over economic grievances entered their…
Category: 1. Iran
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Republicans’ November 2026 nightmare – Tehran Times
TEHRAN – A review of Donald Trump’s recent statements on the social network Truth Social reveals a profound paradox in his mindset ahead of the next election race. While public opinion and credible polling data, including the results of the…
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Eighteenth Edition of Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Prize Concludes
Why it matters:
The Jalal Al-e Ahmad Prize remains the Islamic Republic of Iran’s most prestigious state-backed literary award, reinforcing cultural sovereignty and national identity through literature.
The big…
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Iranian President Orders Administration Officials To Talk To Protestors
Fatemeh Mohajerani wrote in a post on the social media platform X, “Protesters are our children, and the shedding of even a single drop of blood causes deep sorrow for the government”.
She added that by listening to the voices of…
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China slams US 'bullying' over Venezuela sovereignty, urges protection of lawful rights
Beijing [China], January 7 (ANI): China on Wednesday strongly condemned the United States’ actions against Venezuela, branding Washington’s demands and use of force over the South American nation as ‘bullying’ that violates international law,…
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US Confiscates Russian-flagged Oil Tanker Linked To Venezuela
Originally called the Bella 1, the tanker was sanctioned by the US in 2024 for operating within a “shadow fleet” of tankers transporting illicit oil.
The Russian military had started to move around naval assets and a Russian submarine to…
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Iran Protests Continue Amid Mounting Death Toll
RFE/RL’s Radio Farda has currently verified the deaths of 20 demonstrators who have died during Iran’s ongoing protests. Despite the violent crackdown, crowds gathered late on January 6 in Abdanan, in Iran’s western Ilam Province, and in several…
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US Senator Cruz says American people back Iran protests
US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a daring, deadly raid over the weekend and launched a surprise attack on Iranian nuclear sites in June.
His maverick military style may visit Iran once again after he twice warned…
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A Celebration of Persian Literary Heritage
Why it matters:
This event underscores the enduring cultural ties between Iran and Tajikistan, emphasizing the shared literary heritage founded by iconic poets like Rudaki.The big picture:
Rudaki’s contributions…Continue Reading
