7 Dead in Explosive Iran Protests as Economic Anger Boils Over
Iran is witnessing its largest protests in three years as soaring inflation and a collapsing currency push shopkeepers, students, and merchants onto the streets. Clashes with security forces have turned deadly across multiple provinces, exposing deep economic and political fault lines.
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UN Security Council Blocks China-Russia Resolution as Tehran Faces Snapback Measures
The UN Security Council has rejected a China-Russia resolution to delay sanctions on Iran, paving the way for the “snapback mechanism” that reimposes sweeping economic and military measures. The move deepens tensions between Iran, Western powers, and regional rivals as Tehran recalls ambassadors, its rial plunges, and fears of war and repression escalate.
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