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Politics · Middle EastIranians Burn Trump Banner at Rally Marking US Embassy Takeover
Thousands of Iranians burned a banner featuring Donald Trump and other US and Israeli officials during a state-organised rally in Tehran. The event coincided with the anniversary of the 1979 US embassy takeover and followed Republican losses in the US midterm elections.
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Politics · Middle EastIranian students protest hijab law and living conditions
Dozens of university students in Tehran protested on September 28 against the compulsory hijab law, poor living conditions, and university fees. Security forces increased patrols across the city amid the demonstrations.
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Politics · Middle EastIran closes French embassy-linked language centre in Tehran
Iranian authorities have sealed a French language centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran. The closure was ordered by the Tehran prosecutor's office, which accused the centre of illegal activities and operating without a license.
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