New York Times | Rouhani Urges Calm in Iran as Protests Continue New York Times After four days of rare protests that shook Iran, President Hassan Rouhani tried to calm the nation on Sunday, saying that people had the right to protest and acknowledging public concerns over the economy and corruption. “We are a free nation, and ... Trump's backing of Iranian protesters could backfire as Tehran cracks down Iran's president urges protesters to avoid violence as unrest grips the country Economic anxiety and Mideast worries: Why Iran protesters hit the streets |
New York Magazine | What the Hell Is Happening in Iran? New York Magazine The unrest began with a protest in Iran's second largest city, Mashhad, on Thursday, apparently led by hard-liners who wanted to voice their opposition to the reformist policies of President Rouhani. Protests don't always go as planned in Iran, however ... |
CNBC | Trump praises Iran protests and rips Democrats in morning tweets CNBC Trump praises Iran protests and rips Democrats in morning tweets. "The people are finally getting wise as to how their money and wealth is being stolen and squandered on terrorism," Trump tweeted about Iran. The president then questioned whether voters ... |
New York Times | New Year's Eve, Iran, Donald Trump: Your Weekend Briefing - The ... New York Times Here's what you need to know about the week's top stories. |
Engadget | Protests in Iran fanned by exiled journalist, messaging app Hawaii News Now DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - As protests over Iran's faltering economy rapidly spread across the country, a channel on a mobile messaging app run by an exiled journalist helped fan the passions of some of those who took to the street. The ... Telegram suspends channel for encouraging violent Iran protests Telegram blocks channel promoting violence against Iran's government Telegram is shutting down a channel that called for violent protests ... |
Reuters | Israeli pipeline, once a link to Iran, will remain a mystery - Reuters Reuters An oil pipeline company established decades ago by Israel and Iran, and a new Israeli company that is meant to replace it, can continue to operate secretly, an Israeli parliamentary committee ruled on Sunday. Former Israel-Iran oil company to continue operating in secret | The ... |
Haaretz | Iran Spends Billions on Proxy Wars Throughout the Mideast. Here's Where Its Money Is Going Haaretz The protest wave began, according to Iranian sources, in the city of Mashad, and was originally organized by hard-line clerics – rivals of President Hassan Rohani who sought to capitalize on the unrest over unemployment and high prices. If this was ... |
The Times of Israel | As Gaza heats up, Israel points an accusing finger at Iran The Times of Israel After terrorists in Gaza fired three mortar shells at southern Israel on Friday, apparently to disrupt a ceremony honoring a fallen IDF soldier whose remains are being held captive in the coastal enclave, top Israeli officials have cast blame not only ... |
Haaretz | What Could Doom Iran's Leaders to Follow Egypt Into the Abyss Haaretz At the top of the Iranian regime, ideological war still rages about how far Iran should go in joining the world economy. The hardliners are perfectly content to export oil and gas, but they're less willing to host McDonald's restaurants or surrender ... |
WikiTribune | Iran protests turn violent; Congo orders telecoms shutdown; Liberian president vows to fight corruption WikiTribune Reuters reports that, in response, separate state-sponsored rallies were held to mark the end of similar protests that erupted in the country in 2009, according to Iranian news agencies and state media. At least two demonstrators shot in the western ... |