Protests against Irans clerical establishment are spreading, drawing in new cities and towns, social groups, and symbols in what activists describe as a new phase of confrontation with the authorities.
What began as scattered demonstrations over…
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Death Toll in Gaza Surpasses 71,000: Palestinian Health Ministry
Why it matters:
The report reveals that many victims remain trapped beneath the rubble, with civil defense and ambulance teams struggling to reach them amid ongoing devastation.
The big picture:
Despite a ceasefire…
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“Like Our Leader, We Must Trust in God,” Says Khomeini’s Grandson
Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of Islamic Republic founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, spoke on Thursday about the need for faith …
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Twelfth Day of Protests: Internet Disruptions Across Multiple Iranian Cities
As Iran entered the twelfth consecutive day of nationwide protests and strikes, residents across many cities reported widespread disrupt …
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Senior CPC official meets Iranian delegation
BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with a delegation led by Ali Agha Mohammadi, a member of the Expediency Discernment Council of Iran and an…
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Tehran, Beirut to Deepen Political and Economic Relations
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Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beirut on Thursday at the head of a political and economic delegation to hold consultations with Lebanese officials on Iran-Lebanon relations and regional developments.
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Turkey Says To Help Syria Against Kurdish Fighters If Asked
Deadly clashes erupted this week between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Defence Forces (SDF) after the two sides failed to reach a year-end deadline to merge the Kurdish fighters into the main Damascus…
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Iranian FM says country ready for war if forced during Lebanon visit
BEIRUT, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Iran is prepared for war if forced into confrontation but does not seek one, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday, while stressing Tehran remains open to negotiations based on mutual respect.
“We are…
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Lebanon Talks To Focus On Israel’s Threats: Iran’s FM
Araqchi arrived at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport on Thursday, January 8, where he was welcomed by Lebanese officials.
Speaking to reporters upon arrival, Araqchi said he would meet Lebanese officials over the course of Thursday…
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Iran elite preparing contingencies abroad as protests spread – reports
As the tenth day of unrest wraps up, Tehran appears to be pursuing a dual control strategy: widespread arrests of individuals described as riot leaders, alongside intensified news censorship and tighter restrictions on internet access.
The website…
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