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Following US-mediated talks in Paris, Israel and Syria have agreed to establish a trilateral communication mechanism to reduce military tensions and facilitate intelligence sharing. The talks also explored cooperation in medicine, energy, and agriculture.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that a lasting peace in the Russia-Ukraine war is "quite close," with key issues being seriously discussed. He emphasized Türkiye's readiness to lead a naval security component in the Black Sea and contribute to Ukraine's post-war recovery.Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has proposed enhancing defense cooperation and holding joint military exercises among Turkic states, while denying any intent to form a formal military bloc. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have formally pleaded not guilty to U.S. charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking in a New York courtroom. China has called on the United States to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, condemning their forced removal as a violation of international law. In a strongly-worded statement, Beijing urged Washington to cease attempts to overthrow the Venezuelan government and resolve issues through dialogue.

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Iran protest death toll rises to 29, according to rights activists

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Iran protest death toll rises to 29, according to rights activists

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The death toll from ongoing protests in Iran over economic grievances has risen to 29, according to the activist-run HRANA news agency. The nine days of demonstrations, spreading across 27 provinces, have also resulted in hundreds of arrests and dozens of injuries.

The death toll from ongoing nationwide protests in Iran has risen to 29, according to a report by the activist-run Iran Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). The demonstrations, now in their ninth day, were sparked by the sharp devaluation of the national currency and deepening economic hardship.

Casualty Figures and Protest Scope

HRANA's report stated that among the dead are 27 protesters and two individuals affiliated with security forces. The protests have spread to 27 of Iran's 31 provinces across at least 257 locations, resulting in 64 injuries—many from pellet and plastic bullets—and 1,203 arrests. Iranian authorities have not released official casualty figures. The semi-official Fars News Agency earlier reported that 250 police officers and 45 members of the Basij militia were injured.

International Reaction and US Warnings

The unrest has drawn sharp warnings from US President Donald Trump. In social media posts, Trump stated that if Iran "shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters," the United States would intervene, adding that Iran would face a "very serious blow" from the US. The protests began on December 28, 2025, at Tehran's Grand Bazaar and have since expanded across the country, reflecting widespread public frustration over economic conditions.

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