Feb 15 2011

CS Monitor: US backs Iran protests; Iranian lawmakers want opposition leaders executed

Washington came out strongly in support of antigovernment protests in Iran after a day of massive protests in Tehran Monday, part of the wave of antigovernment revolt sweeping across the Middle East.

Thousands took to the streets in Tehran’s Asadi Square on Feb. 14, showing their solidarity with the Egyptian revolution, according to a BBC report. Police used tear gas and batons to dispel the protesters. One person was reportedly shot dead when the fighting broke out between antigovernment demonstrators and security forces, and dozens have been arrested. Demonstrations were also held in other Iranian cities, such as Isfahan, Mashhad, and Shiraz.

In Washington, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told reporters that the United States stood behind the protesters in Iran.

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One Response to “CS Monitor: US backs Iran protests; Iranian lawmakers want opposition leaders executed”

  1. Dr. Francis Yeboahon 17 Feb 2011 at 7:13 am

    What is happening in Northern Africa and the Arab nations has more Biblical meaning than we see and hear. All Arab nations will embrace Democracy and even China will accept democracy and opt for party politics. The main thing behind all these uprising is the mark of the beast in Revelation. Look out for more to come.

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