Public Protests
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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.
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Rouhani lauds people’s vigilance in foiling enemies’ plots
TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani lauded the Iranian nation’s unity in thwarting enemies’ most recent plot, which was aimed at undermining the country’s security under the disguise of fuel price hike protests.
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Acts of violence marginalize civil protests: Govt. spox
TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iranian government spokesman, Ali Rabiei, said acts of violence staged across the country under the guise of objecting to fuel price hikes only marginalize people’s “civil protests”.
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By: Mina Noei
People of Tabriz rally in condemnation of 'hooligans'
TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The people of the capital city of East Azerbaijan province, Tabriz, held a rally on Tuesday in support of the Islamic Establishment to condemn acts of sabotage and hooliganism by rioters in recent riots and protests which erupted in some Iranian cities after the government rose the price of gasoline by 50%.
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VIDEO: Calm streets of Kermanshah after sporadic protests
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The western Iranian city of Kermanshah witnessed a calm and quiet night on Sunday, a day after the sporadic protests against the gasoline price rise erupted in some parts of the country.
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VIDEO: Tehran calm after yesterday's sporadic protests
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – A day after sporadic protests against the gasoline price rises by the government, the Iranian capital of Tehran witnessed an ordinary quiet day on Sunday. The video footage shows areas around the University of Tehran in downtown Tehran filmed by Mehr correspondent this evening.
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Any intention behind Google Maps wrong information?
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Google Maps is showing block signs in almost all main streets and highways of Tehran while this is not the case in reality.
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Police has no reservation in confronting disturbers of public security: spox
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s police spokesman said that the force will counter those who seek to undermine the public security of the country.
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By: Mohammad Ghaderi
When the US smells out oil in Lebanon: New destination for oil robbery
TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – A review of the protests and political upheavals in Lebanon coupled with a pretension by officials in Washington that the US is concerned about the situation in Lebanon send important messages.
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Thousands protest against rising Islamophobia in France: report
TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Thousands marched through Paris on Sunday in an anti-Islamophobia demonstration, according to a report.
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Netizens to launch Twitterstorm in support of Iran-Iraq close ties
TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – A large campaign with the hashtag "the Iraqi nation is not alone" is scheduled to take Twitter and Instagram by storm on Fri. in support of the close ties between Iranian and Iraqi nations during the recent foreign-orchestrated protests.
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VIDEO: Thousands Chilean protest to maintain pressure on government
TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – More than 20,000 people took to the streets surrounding Plaza Italia in central Santiago on Friday afternoon, while thousands more marched on cities across the country, just one week after the capital witnessed a protest of more than a million people.
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Foreign actors must not impose will on protests: Top Iraqi cleric
TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Iraq’s top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani warned foreign actors on Friday against interfering in anti-government protests that erupted early last month and urged political factions to avoid infighting.