Erdogan says Turkey values Iranian stability, praises Rouhani
ANKARA, Jan 3 (Reuters) – Turkey said on Wednesday President Hassan Rouhani’s response to days of protests across Iran was appropriate and that Ankara valued…
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EU urges Iran to refrain from crackdown on protesters
The EU urged Iran to refrain from any violent crackdown on protesters and condemned the deaths of more than 20 demonstrators in recent days as…
2009 vs now: How Iran’s new protests compare to the past
CAIRO: Nearly nine years ago, the upheaval was stunning. Massive crowds marched through the streets of Iran’s capital and other cities demanding change in the…
Iran protests: 12 killed in violence as demonstrators attempt to storm police stations and military bases
At least 12 people have been killed in anti-government protests in Iran and security forces have had to fight off “armed protestors” trying to take over…
Iran’s top leader says enemies have stirred unrest in country
Iran’s Supreme Leader on Tuesday accused enemies of the Islamic Republic of stirring unrest, as anti-government demonstrations that began last week continued. “In recent days, enemies of…
On Iran, Trump Administration Encourages Support for Protesters
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is lobbying countries world-wide to support Iranians’ right to peaceful protest and is prepared to impose fresh sanctions if Iran’s government cracks…
Azerbaijan Wrestles With Rising Iranian Influence
by Zaur Shiriyev Azerbaijan’s government is growing increasingly concerned about what it sees as growing Iranian manipulation of the country’s Shia Muslim believers. Azerbaijan’s security…
2 Killed As Anti-Government Protests Enter Fourth Day In Iran
Two protesters were killed Saturday night as anti-government protests in Iran continued into a fourth day. Demonstrations began on Thursday and thousands have taken to…
Iran protesters chanting ‘DEATH to Rouhani’ CLASH with state security forces
Thousands of people took to the streets chanting “death to the dictator” and slogans against Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Anti-government protests were held across…
Iran Recognizes Jerusalem As Palestinian Capital City In Response To Trump Declaration
In a symbolic pushback to President Donald Trump’s declaration on the status of Jerusalem, Iranian lawmakers on Wednesday voted to recognize the contested city as…