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2024 - 2 - 6

From Iranian Protests to Controversial Visits: A Wild Ride Through Recent Events in Iran

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Discover the latest buzz from Iranian protests to unexpected visits in this engaging summary!

Iran has been a hotspot of activity recently, with teachers staging protests over living standards and lack of support, while a sense of insecurity grows among Iranians due to regional conflicts. On a lighter note, controversies arose as American porn star Whitney Wright visited Tehran, sparking anger and further tension. The visit, coupled with accusations of posting propaganda for Iran, stirred up a storm among various groups.

In a bizarre turn of events, an Iranian diplomat tragically passed away in a Moscow fitness club, adding a mysterious twist to the mix of events. Meanwhile, Iranian journalists faced detainment, highlighting ongoing media restrictions in the country. Despite these challenges, Iran issued high-interest rate bonds to stabilize its currency, signaling ongoing economic struggles.

Digging deeper, Iran's involvement with armed groups and the disclosure of the cost of Iranian drones shed light on the country's military activities. Additionally, the pause in a worker's strike after initial unmet promises showcased the complex dynamics within Iran's labor force.

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Iranian Authorities Keep Up Pressure On Teachers Over Support Of ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

Several protests have been held by teachers over the past year in response to declining living standards, wage arrears, and a lack of welfare support.

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In Israel, Iranian artist unveils Oct. 7-themed mural honoring Persian ... (The Times of Israel)

Hooman Khalili is halfway through his mission of painting 18 public spaces to raise awareness of Iranian women's oppression; new work highlights slain IDF ...

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Sense Of Insecurity On The Rise Among Iranians Amid Threats (Iran International)

There seems to be a deep sense of insecurity among Iranians due to intense conflicts in the Middle East and a high level of tensions with the United States.

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US pornography actor accused of posting propaganda for Iran (The Guardian)

Whitney Wright, who is known for her criticism of Israel, posed at defunct American embassy observing Islamic dress code.

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Visit to Iran by US porn star angers exiles (FRANCE 24)

An American porn actor on Monday faced accusations of promoting propaganda for Iran's government after boasting on social media about a trip to the Islamic ...

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Controversy Continues Over Visit Of American Porn Star To Iran (Iran International)

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Naser Kanaani, stated on Monday that he had no knowledge of the recent visit to Iran by American porn actress Whitney ...

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Controversy after US adult performer Whitney Wright visits Iran (Aljazeera.com)

Whitney Wright, 32, visited Tehran last week and posted a picture of herself at the site of the former US embassy.

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US porn actor who advocates for Palestinians visits Iran on trip ... (CityNews Toronto)

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press. Posted February 5, 2024 5:54 am. Last Updated February 5, 2024 8:42 am. JERUSALEM (AP) — An American porn actor who ...

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American porn star Whitney Wright sparks anger after visit to Iran (Sky News)

Whitney Wright filmed herself in Tehran and visited the abandoned US embassy which has been turned into an anti-American museum.

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Pornstar visits Tehran, Iran, lectures regime's victims on modesty (The Jerusalem Post)

Whitney Wright visited the now-abandoned US embassy in Iran, where she criticized the regime for not having photos of PFLP terrorists.

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Iran Update, February 5, 2024 (Critical Threats Project)

Southern Gaza Strip: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reiterated that the IDF plans to clear Hamas fighters and military infrastructure from Rafah and the ...

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US porn actress who has advocated for Palestinians visits Iran ... (NBC10 Boston)

American porn actress Whitney Wright visited Iran and took a tour of the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran, sparking outrage.

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Iranian diplomat dies in Moscow (bne IntelliNews)

An Iranian diplomat at the embassy in Moscow allegedly died in a fitness club on February 4, according to the Russian newspaper Izvestia.The ...

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US porn star Whitney Wright causes uproar after visit to Iran (Euronews)

US-based activist Masih Alinejad, who faced assassination attempts by Iran, condemned Wright for making the trip and for alleged remarks where the actress ...

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Who is Whitney Wright, US-porn star advising Iranian women to ... (WION)

A recent visit by an American porn star to Iran has sparked controversy, both in the US and Iran. Whitney Wright, 32, posted several pictures from her Iran ...

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Iranian diplomat dies in Moscow (bne IntelliNews)

An Iranian diplomat at the embassy in Moscow allegedly died in a fitness club on February 4, according to the Russian newspaper Izvestia.The ...

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US porn actress who has advocated for Palestinians visits Iran ... (NBC Connecticut)

American porn actress Whitney Wright visited Iran and took a tour of the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran, sparking outrage.

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Iran Issues 30% Interest Rate Bonds To Stem Currency Crisis (Iran International)

With Iran's national currency on a rollercoaster, the government has given the green light to state banks for a whopping 30-percent interest rate for ...

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Iranian journalist Nasrin Hassani begins 7-month prison sentence ... (CPJ Press Freedom Online)

“All of the journalists arrested for reporting on the unprecedented nationwide protests that followed Mahsa Amini's death should be released and charges against ...

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Iranian Journalists Detained After Security Forces Raid Media Outlet ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

Iranian security forces raided a building housing the editorial office of the Fardaye Eghtesad media outlet, detaining an unknown number of its journalists ...

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Iranian Journalists Detained in Tehran Offices; Reason Unknown (IranWire |)

Family members of journalists and other staff from the Iranian financial news website Farda-e-Eghtesad gathered outside the outlet's off ...

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Iranian Journalists Detained After Security Forces Raid Media Outlet ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

Iranian security forces raided a building housing the editorial office of the Fardaye Eghtesad media outlet, detaining an unknown number of its journalists ...

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Iran is not directing Houthis or other groups to launch attacks, Iran's ... (NBC News)

Iran does not exert control over the militants in the Middle East that are launching attacks on the U.S. and Israel, Iran's U.N. ambassador told NBC News' ...

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Iranian envoy to UN says Tehran arming, training and 'empowering ... (The Times of Israel)

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says Tehran is sending weapons, training and empowering Palestinian terror groups.

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PEN America Condemns Detention of Iranian Dissident Rapper ... (PEN America)

PEN America's strongly condemns the arbitrary detention of Iranian rapper Vafa Ahmadpour and calls for his immediate release.

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Iranian Protest Rapper Ahmadpour Arrested; Whereabouts Unknown (IranWire |)

Iranian security forces have apprehended protest rapper Vafa Ahmadpour in Tehran and transferred him to an undisclosed location.The leg ...

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$375000 - The Sticker Price for an Iranian Shahed Drone (Forbes)

A hacker group called the Prana Network broke into the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) email servers and grabbed data on the sale of Shahed drones ...

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Hacker group reveals cost of Iranian drone production (Yahoo News)

A group of hackers from the Prana Network were able to gain access to the mail servers of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) which contained ...

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Hackers expose data on Iranian drones sold to Russia (defence-blog.com)

The Prana Network hacking group has exposed critical data about the production and pricing of Shahed-136 drones intended for Russia.

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Iranian workers pause strike as employer pledges to meet demands (IndustriALL Global Union)

After suspending their strike and then going back on it due to failed promises, Iranian steel workers have again suspended the strike after employers have ...

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