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‘We must not be strict with them’: Rouhani says protesters charged with minor offenses should be set free

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for leniency for protesters who took to the streets over a recent fuel price hike, saying that those who did not commit grave offenses or incited the riots should be pardoned. … Read More >‘We must not be strict with them’: Rouhani says protesters charged with minor offenses should be set free

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‘A surprise for the enemy’: Iran’s new submarine-launched cruise missile enters mass production

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Iran has launched mass production of its new submarine-launched Jask cruise missile, the country’s Navy chief has said, adding that work on upgraded versions of the weapon is already in progress. … Read More >‘A surprise for the enemy’: Iran’s new submarine-launched cruise missile enters mass production

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Tehran slams France’s ‘irresponsible’ suggestion to trigger nuclear deal mechanism that could lead to UN sanctions on Iran

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France’s idea to trigger a provision in the nuclear deal that could result in UN-imposed sanctions against Iran has no merit, Tehran argued, noting that it breached the accord only after Washington’s exit from the agreement. … Read More >Tehran slams France’s ‘irresponsible’ suggestion to trigger nuclear deal mechanism that could lead to UN sanctions on Iran

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‘Shameful’ US withholds food & medicine from Iranians while claiming to support them, FM Zarif says

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Washington’s self-professed solidarity with Iranians protesting against rising fuel costs cannot be taken seriously since US sanctions have caused so much suffering in the Islamic Republic, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said. … Read More >‘Shameful’ US withholds food & medicine from Iranians while claiming to support them, FM Zarif says

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Iranian President Rouhani Slams US’ Sanctions on Iran as Violation of International Norms

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Washington’s sanctions against Iran are a mistake and a violation of international norms, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday after the United States announced its plans to terminate the sanction waiver for the Fordow nuclear facility. … Read More >Iranian President Rouhani Slams US’ Sanctions on Iran as Violation of International Norms

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Iran says ‘decisive’ action will be taken if riots continue, warns US against fueling tensions within the country

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned it will quell public disturbances “decisively” if the riots that gripped the country following fuel price hikes continue. … Read More >Iran says ‘decisive’ action will be taken if riots continue, warns US against fueling tensions within the country