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European allies pushed back when Trump sanctioned Iran’s banks
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European allies pushed back when Trump sanctioned Iran’s banks

FRANKFURT/LONDON (Reuters) -Germany, France and Britain urged the Trump administration in late October to reconsider broad, new sanctions against Iran’s…
Amnesty says at least 208 killed in Iran protests, crackdown
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Amnesty says at least 208 killed in Iran protests, crackdown

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — At least 208 people in Iran have been killed amid protests over sharply rising…
Iran bans banks from using cryptocurrencies
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Iran bans banks from using cryptocurrencies

Iran banned the use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by banks and financial institutions on Monday amid ongoing debate over…
As economic problems pile up, Iran cautiously weighs changes
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As economic problems pile up, Iran cautiously weighs changes

Labor strikes. Nationwide protests. Bank failures. In recent months, Iran has been beset by economic problems despite the promises surrounding…
Iran stages pro-government rallies, derides Trump ‘blunder’ at U.N.
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Iran stages pro-government rallies, derides Trump ‘blunder’ at U.N.

Thousands of government supporters staged rallies in Iran for a fourth day on Saturday in a backlash against widespread anti-government…
Protests in Iran: The genie is out of the bottle
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Protests in Iran: The genie is out of the bottle

Be careful, Iranian Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri had said. Anyone who stirs up political protest runs the risk of losing control…
Iranian crackdown intensifies after police posts attacked
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Iranian crackdown intensifies after police posts attacked

Police have arrested more than 450 protesters in the Iranian capital Tehran over the past three days, the deputy provincial…
Iranian protesters attack police stations, raise stakes in unrest
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Iranian protesters attack police stations, raise stakes in unrest

Iranian protesters attacked police stations late into the night on Monday, news agency and social media reports said, as security…
Iranian crisis deepens as 10 killed overnight
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Iranian crisis deepens as 10 killed overnight

Iranian officials were expected to hold an emergency meeting Monday to discuss a burgeoning security crisis after 10 people were…
Israeli minister encourages Iran protests, says Israel is not involved
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Israeli minister encourages Iran protests, says Israel is not involved

Israel’s intelligence minister on Monday voiced encouragement for Iranian anti-government protesters but added that Israeli policy was not to get…
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