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Araghchi: Masoud Pezeshkian engaged in dialogue with protesters

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The Iranian government has recognized the fact of protest actions in the country and has entered into dialogue with the demonstrators. Elchi.az reports that this was stated by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in an interview with Al Jazeera. “The government has recognized the actions and held talks with representatives of the protesters, President Masoud […]
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Iranian diplomats banned from entering the European Parliament

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The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, has announced a ban on the entry of Iranian diplomatic and other representatives to the premises of the European Parliament. Elchi.az reports that this was reported by Sky News. “As the brave people of Iran continue to stand up for their rights and freedoms, today I have […]
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Iranian Rial Exchange Rate Hits New Record Low Amid Protests

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On January 12, the USD/IRR exchange rate in the “Forex” international market reached 994,055 Iranian rials per 1 dollar. Elchiaz reports with reference to Iranian media that on January 9, it reached a peak of 1 million 260 rials per 1 dollar. It should be noted that at the end of 2025, 1 dollar was […]
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US Department of State Revokes Over 100,000 Visas

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The US Department of State has revoked over 100,000 visas. Elchi.az reports that this was stated in the department’s post on the social network “X”. “The State Department has revoked more than 100,000 visas, including approximately 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized visas, including visas previously issued to individuals who have had contact with law […]
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Death toll in Iran protests rises to 572

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The death toll during the protests that have been going on for the third week in Iran has reached 572. Elchi.az reports with reference to Sky News that this was reported by the HRANA human rights organization operating in Iran. The organization also noted that the exact number of deaths may be higher. 503 of […]
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Ukraine Completes Work on Document on Security Guarantees

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that the document on US security guarantees for the country is in the final stages of completion. Elchi.az reports that he wrote about this on his Telegram channel regarding the results of the Ukrainian negotiating group’s discussions with the American side. “We discussed the schedule for meetings, document preparation, […]
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Spanish police seize largest cocaine shipment in history

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The Spanish National Police have seized the largest cocaine shipment in the department’s history in the open sea. Elchi.az reports that the Spanish police released this information. Approximately 10 tons of cocaine were discovered on a ship intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean, hidden among a cargo of salt. Police have arrested 13 people and seized […]
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Merz: The US, together with NATO, should strengthen Greenland’s security

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he hopes the US will participate in a possible joint operation by NATO countries to strengthen Greenland’s security. Elchi.az reports that this was reported by the DPA agency. “We share the US concern that there is a need to strengthen the defense of this part of Denmark. We want […]
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France begins recruiting people for voluntary military service

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French Minister of Defence Catherine Vautrin announced at a press conference that the country has begun recruiting people for voluntary military service. Elchi.az reports that the official’s speech was broadcast live on the French Ministry of Defence’s X social media page. Vautrin stated, “Today, January 12, 2026, we are starting to recruit young volunteers for […]