Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Iranians marks “Bloody Friday” in southeast flashpoint

Iranians marks "Bloody Friday" in southeast flashpoint

Demonstrators commemorate security force crackdown known as “Bloody Friday”. Security forces shot at protesters in Zahedan in September, killing at least 66 people. Demonstrators trampled and damaged a street sign bearing the name of senior general Qassem Soleimani. As the country’s clerical rulers fought against ongoing widespread unrest, thousands of Iranians demonstrated in the restive … Read more

Rouhani urges Iranians to vote as country marks 1979 revolution

Iran revolution 1971

TEHRAN: President Hassan Rouhani has given a speech marking the 41st anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution to encourage Iranian voters to participate in upcoming parliamentary elections. According to the sources of Reuters, State TV of Iran showed video footage of rallies in at least half a dozen cities outside the capital, including Mashhad, Ahvaz … Read more