The protests continued during the weekend despite a crackdown after country’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, addressed protesters as “rioters”.  (AFP)
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India Urges Citizens to Avoid Iran Amid Violent Protests, Issues Travel Advisory

  • India issues advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran due to violent protests.
  • Indian nationals in Iran advised to exercise caution, avoid protest areas, and register with the Embassy.
  • Protests, sparked by Iran's economic crisis and currency collapse, have spread to 78 cities.
  • HRAI reports 20 killed, 990 arrested, including children, during a week of unrest.
  • Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned "rioters"; dismissed US President Trump's support as "empty rhetoric."

Why It Matters: India advises against non-essential travel to Iran as violent protests escalate over economic woes.

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