Iran
Protests in Iran increase, Internet cut off
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Protests spread across Iran, the death toll increased, and the government cut off the Internet amidst a wave of fierce protests.
Iran proposes $7/month allowance for people as protests escalate
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Iran proposes $7 a month in subsidies for people as protests escalate due to the economic crisis.
People in 32 cities in Iran take to the streets to protest inflation
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The plunge of the domestic currency and rampant inflation are pushing Iran into a new wave of social instability.
Trump threatens to interfere in protests in Iran
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Widespread protests in Iran put the government in a difficult position, while warnings from Mr. Trump raised concerns about escalating the region.
Russia launches 52 satellites into orbit at the same time, including Iranian satellite
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Russia carried out one of the largest satellite launches in recent times, sending 52 satellites into orbit at the same time.
Strange island dyed as bright red as Mars after heavy rain
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Heavy rains on December 16 caused Iran's Hormoz Island to see many waterfalls and bright red tides like the surface of Mars due to the large amount of iron oxide in the soil.
Iran declares not to abandon nuclear program
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Iran insists it will continue its nuclear program, despite pressure from the US and its allies.
US - Iran reach rare agreement, 100 citizens are repatriated
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The US has sent about 100 Iranian citizens home in a rare deal with Tehran, in the context of the two sides still tense over nuclear and sanctions.
European Union officially reimposes sanctions on Iran
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On September 29, the European Union (EU) confirmed it had reactivated sanctions against Iran for its non-compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran executes 1 person accused of spying for Israel
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Iran continues to execute another person suspected of spying for Israel, bringing the total number of people subject to similar penalties to 12 in just about 3 months.
Iran declares response after reimposing sanctions
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On September 28, UN sanctions against Iran began to take effect, causing Tehran to react strongly.
Israel issues warning about phone calls inviting spies to Iran
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Israel has warned people about calls saying Iranian intelligence is recruiting spies, amid an increase in spies discovered via Telegram.
Russia and Iran join hands in a $25 billion nuclear super project
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Iran and Russia signed a $25 billion superc contract to build four nuclear power plants.
Iran sanctions are about to be reimposed
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UN sanctions against Iran will come into effect again after efforts to delay failure.
Iranian President harshly criticizes US and Israel
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At the United Nations, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of undermining global trust with war and sanctions.
