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Iran closely monitoring developments in S Korea

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that it is closely monitoring the situation in South Korea, expressing hope that conditions in the East Asian country would return to normal.

Nearly 1,000 detained, over 230 buildings damaged in France

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Nearly 1,000 people have been detained in France overnight, and around 1,350 cars and 234 buildings were set on fire during the continuing unrest in the country, a French broadcaster reported on Saturday.

French police detain 150 people on second night of unrest

TEHRAN, Jun 29 (MNA) – As many as 150 people were detained in France last night for participation in unrest sparked by the police shooting a 17-year-old driver in the Paris suburb of Nanterre on June 27, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said.

Peru arrests 200 in Lima as anti-government protests grow

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Peruvian police arrested over 200 people accused of illegally entering the campus of a major Lima university.

Iran probes role of London-based TV channels in riots

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Iran has kicked off investigating the role of London-based TV channels in instigating riots in the country, an official said.

EU Parliament cuts ties with Iran for alleged HR violations

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – In support of the recent riots in Iran, the lawmakers in the European Parliament will cut ties with Iran officials and institutions under the pretext of Human Rights violations in the country.

Iran to file lawsuit against US for interfering in unrest

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – A lawsuit will be filed against the US government in Tehran Justice Department following the determination of the damage of the recent unrest and the US’ direct involvement in Iran’s riots.

Riots, vandalism not tolerated anywhere: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – In reaction to the EU sanctions imposed against Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that riots and vandalism are not tolerated anywhere in the world.

Iran’s FM, EU’s Borrell discuss bilateral ties, JCPOA

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell held a telephone conversation late on Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties, issues of mutual interests and Iran's nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Leader:

Recent riots in Iran orchestrated by US, Israeli regime

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei reacted to the recent riots in the country, calling them plots by the US and Zionist regime.

18 people died, 243 injured in Uzbekistan's Nukus protests

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – 18 people died and 243 were injured, including 38 law enforcement officers during unrest in Nukus on July 1-2.

Burkina Faso President 'Kabore' ousted from power: report

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Burkina Faso’s army said it has deposed President Roch Kabore, suspended the constitution, dissolved the government and the national assembly, and closed the borders.

NATO is developing madness: Russia

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman said North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is developing insanity and is violating media freedom and non-repression of information.

Kazakh president’s residence set on fire: report

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – The Kazakh president’s residence and the mayor’s office in Almaty where protests continue are engulfed by fire. Despite a state of emergency declared in the city last night.

Iran has always stood by Pakistan in difficult times: Alvi

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – While appreciating unsparing support of Tehran for Islamabad, President of Pakistan Arif Alvi said that Islamic Republic of Iran has always stood by Pakistani government in difficult times and conditions.