Iran accuses foreign intelligence of being behind protest movement
Israel’s covert operations in Iran spark allegations of destabilising protests as tensions escalate.

Israel’s covert operations in Iran spark allegations of destabilising protests as tensions escalate.

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The decision is expected to affect about 1,100 people and is likely to face legal challenges.
But car makers have urged an extension to the USMCA, saying it is crucial to US auto production.
Former US president and former secretary of state accuse Republicans of seeking to ‘harass and embarrass’ with probe.

Protesters in Minneapolis, Minnesota confronted federal agents days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good.
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US President Donald Trump said the death toll from protests in Iran is too high.
US president issues latest threat to midwestern state, where protests have continued after ICE agent killed woman.
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“Greenland will not be part of the USA,” the territory’s prime minister said.
Donald Trump declares ‘help is on the way’ for Iranian protesters, again floats ‘very strong actions’ against Tehran.
“If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark,” said Greenland’s PM.
US president threatens a 25 percent tariff on countries that do business with Iran as he piles pressure on Tehran.