Public Protests
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VIDEO: Protesters in Brussels condemn US’ assassination of Gen. Soleimani
TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – A host of Muslims and Belgian people gathered in front of the US embassy in Brussels to condemn Washington’s act of terror against Lt. Gen. Soleimani.
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By: Iman Hamikhah
People in Hamedan hold massive anti-US rally over Gen. Soleimani assassination
HAMEDAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – People in Hamedan province have taken to the streets on Friday to condemn US heinous act over the martyrdom of IRGC Commander of Quds Brigade General Ghassem Soleimani who was assassinated in a US airstrike in Baghdad.
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VIDEO: Protesters condemn assassination of IRGC Commander of Quds Brigade Gen. Ghasem Soleimani
TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Protesters condemn assassination of IRGC Commander of Quds Brigade Gen. Ghasem Soleimani in Tehran on Fri.
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VIDEO: Vandals torch cars on New Year’s Eve in France
TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Vandals in Strasbourg, France, marked the start of 2020 by setting countless vehicles on fire. Videos on social media purportedly show shocking incidents of arson that occurred across the city.
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US security forces injure 6 Iraqi protesters
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The US security forces injured 6 Iraqi protesters who were protesting in front of the US embassy in Baghdad on Wednesday.
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VIDEO: US sends 100 Marines to Baghdad amid Iraqi protests
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Following the protests at the US Embassy in Baghdad in reaction to US airstrikes to Iraq and targeting positions of Iraqi’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), Pentagon on Tuesday sent some 100 Marines to back up the security.
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No foreign national arrested during Nov. unrest: official
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Prosecutor-General Mohammad Jafar Montazeri has rejected rumors about the arrest of foreign nationals during the recent unrest in the country.
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Protesters convene for second day of sit-in at US embassy in Baghdad
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Hundreds of protesters surrounded the United States embassy in Baghdad on Wednesday for the second consecutive day to demand an end to Washington’s "intervention" in the country.
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Trump angered by massive demonstrations outside US embassy in Iraq
TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump reacted to the gathering of numerous Iraqi citizens outside the US Embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone on Tuesday, claiming Iran is planning an attack on the US embassy in Iraq.
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VIDEO: Violence erupts around US embassy in Baghdad
TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – According to Iraqi media, tear gas have been fired at protestors in front of the US embassy in Iraq in a bid to push them back. Iraqis are angry with the recent US forces’ attack at PMU bases which left 25 Iraqis martyred and dozens injured.
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VIDEO: Violence erupts as protesters march through Paris
TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Violence erupted during the protests in Paris on the 24th day of the pension strike in Paris on Saturday.
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Indian expats in Iran ask to meet visiting FM in Tehran over recent developments
TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The Indian expatriate community living in Iran have called on their foreign minister to hold a meeting with them during his trip to Tehran and explain the recent developments occurring in the country after the New Delhi government proposed a controversial citizenship bill.
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Iranian parliament discusses Iraq development in a session with diplomats
TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The vice-chairman of Parliament National Security Committee said Mon. that in session the recent developments in Iraq were discussed with the participation of Iran consulate general in Iraqi holy city of Najaf Hamid Makarem Shirazi.
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Russia warns against attempts to draw Iraq into confrontation with Iran
TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya has warned against attempts to draw Iraq into a confrontation with Iran.
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By: Hana Saada
"No to foreign interference": Algerians dissipating disaccord in face of European Parliament’s resolution
TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Algeria, "free and sovereign "in its decisions, accepts no interference or diktat and submits to no bargaining whoever the parties," this is how responded Algeria’s lieutenant general, chief of Staff of the People's National Army, to the non-binding resolution, adopted by the European Parliament, on Thursday, November 28, 2019 on the so-called the grim reality of human rights in Algeria.
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Iraqi parliament approves PM Abdul Mahdi's resignation
TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iraqi Parliament approves the resignation of Abdul Mahdi's government on Sunday.
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Top Sh'ite cleric Sistani warns Iraqi protesters not to be deceived by rioters
TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iraq's top Sh'ite Cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has called on the Iraqi protesters to separate their way from that of rioters.
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Iraqis dissatisfy with US interference in their country's internal affairs
TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – A group of Iraqis showed their discontent against US interference in their country’s internal affairs by drawing the American flag in one of the Iraqi streets.
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By: Majid Dehghanizadeh
People of Yazd hold anti-rioting rally
YAZD, Nov. 25 (MNA) –People of Yazd province held a pro-Islamic Establishment rally on Monday to condemn acts of sabotage and hooliganism by rioters against gasoline rationing and price hike during the recent unrest which erupted in some cities.
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Tehraners to hold pro-establishment rally Monday afternoon
TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – People of the capital city of Tehran will take to the streets on Monday afternoon to voice their support to the establishment and condemn the unrests which erupted last week under the disguise of protests to gasoline rationing and price hike.
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US meddling among reasons of internet blackout in Iran: MP
TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker backed the decision to shut down the internet across the country during the last week, saying that US interference was among the reasons behind this decision.
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Iran vows crushing response to interfering countries
TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri said that the country will give a strong response to those countries who try to interfere in Iran’s internal affairs.
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By: Morteza Jaberian
People of Ahvaz rally against rioters
AHVAZ, Nov. 23 (MNA) – People of Ahvaz, Khuzestan province, took to the streets on Saturday to voice support for the Establishment and to condemn acts of sabotage and hooliganism by rioters in recent protests against gasoline rationing and price hike.
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Enemies aim to throw Iran into disarray: Defense minister
TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that enemies had a comprehensive plan to undermine the country’s security but Iranian people and forces foiled the plots.
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Iran Prosecutor-General visits detainees of recent unrest in Iran
TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iran Prosecutor-General Mohammad Jaffar Montazeri visited the detainees of the recent unrest on gasoline rationing and price hike at Fashafuyeh Prison.
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Foreign hands seek to repeat Iraq, Lebanon’s unrest in Iran: Adel
TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Gholamali Haddad Adel, a member of Iran’s Expediency Council, pointed to the role of foreign countries in flaming riots in Iran during the past week.
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By: Mohammad Dashti
People of Ardabil rally in condemnation of ‘hooligans’
ARDABIL, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The people of the capital city of Ardebil province held a massive rally on Wed. in support for the Islamic Establishment to condemn acts of sabotage and hooliganism by disturbers in recent riot and protests which broke out in some Iranian cities after the government revised the price of gasoline.
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By: Fatemeh Abedi
Anti-violence rallies in Arak
ARAK, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The people of the central city of Arak, Markazi province, held a rally on Wednesday in support of the Islamic Establishment to condemn acts of sabotage and hooliganism by rioters in recent protests against gasoline rationing and price hike.
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Protesters differ from rioters: Guardian Council chief
TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Noting that protesters differ from agitators, Secretary of Guardian Council Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati said that the vigilant protestors separated themselves from the rioters.
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Protests should be in civil manner
TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Vice-President for Legal Affairs Laya Joneydi said that all three branches [legislative, judiciary, administrative] should strive to provide conditions for protest within a civil framework.