Amid intense security measures across Iran, protests continued Saturday evening in at least nine cities.
The Iranian parliament is poised to hold a special session on January 7 to discuss the antigovernment protests that have rocked the country for more than a week.
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations opened an emergency session of the Security Council with an impassioned plea for “brave” Iranian citizens protesting on the streets of their country, saying they are "risking their lives" to protect their human rights.
Pro-government demonstrators have taken to the streets of Iran for a third day ahead of a United Nations Security Council emergency meeting about deadly antigovernment protests in the country during the past week.
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Antigovernment protests have entered a second week across Iran as Tehran accused the United States of meddling in its domestic affairs after U.S. President Donald Trump offered to support the protesters "at the appropriate time."
The United States has ramped up its rhetoric in support of antigovernment protesters in Iran as thousands rallied in support of Tehran's government.
Tens of thousands of Iranians have rallied in support of the government in several cities following several days of protests and deadly clashes between demonstrators and security forces that have left at least 22 dead.
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