Tag: Iran

Two Syrian bases destroyed in missile attack

Syrian government announced that several of its military bases located in the provinces of Hama and Aleppo have come under missile fire, but decline naming the attacker. BREAKING: Syrian TV reports 'new aggression,' missiles targeting military outposts in northern Syria — The Associated Press (@AP) April 29, 2018 According to Syria’s state news agency, “a…

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EU: no additional sanctions against Iran

“No, there is no proposal of additional sanctions against Iran.The focus today will be on continuing the full implementation of the nuclear deal. All three, but also Russia, China, the United States and Iran, just assessed on Friday that the deal is being implemented and that we all stay committed to its full implementation. The…

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Russia defends nuclear deal with Iran

Russia confirms its support of the implementation of the nuclear deal  with Iran, formerly the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Iran’s nuclear program. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at his meeting with Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif on this weeek. “It is important to share views on how Joint Comprehensive Plan of…

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Rouhani admits political demands of Iranian youth

President Hassan Rouhani said young Iranian protesters were unhappy about far more than just the economy and they would no longer defer to the views and lifestyle of an aging revolutionary elite. In jab at hardliners, Hassan Rouhani says Iran protests were not only economic https://t.co/HgifaQAWAm — The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) January 8, 2018 The…

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Tillerson “disappointed” by EU policy towards Iran

President Donald Trump and his administration are “disappointed” in the European Union for not doing more to support Iran anti-government protests, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said. Trump administration condemns EU over its stance on Iran protests https://t.co/R4FTH31PJZ — The Independent (@Independent) January 7, 2018 “We’re disappointed that the European Union has not taken a more definitive…

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Ahmadinejad reportedly arrested

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly has been placed under home  confinement for criticizing current President Hassan Rouhani and inciting unrest, Al-Quds Al-Arabi reported, citing it own, unrevealed “reliable sources in Tehran.” “Some of the current leaders,”  Ahmadinejad reportedly said the end of last year, “live detached from the problems and concerns of the people and do not…

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EU expects Iran “refrains from violence”

“The European Union is closely following the ongoing demonstrations in Iran, the increase of violence and the unacceptable loss of human lives,” – says the European Action Service (EEAS) declaration. #Iran: Declaration by @FedericaMog on behalf of the European Union #EU: "Peaceful demonstration and freedom of expression are fundamental rights that apply to every country,…

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10 people killed in Iran protests

New Year 2018 for Iran started in gloom of loss of life: 10 people were shot in protests according to Iran state TV channel. The Latest: Iran state TV says 10 killed in protests. https://t.co/nnGI2GP0pn — The Associated Press (@AP) January 1, 2018 Mass protests in Iran, started spontaneously the end of last year,  represent…

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