Tag: Protests

Mike Pence promises American support for Iranian protestors: ‘We will not let them down’

Josh Siegel · January 1, 2018 5:11 pm

Benjamin Netanyahu applauds ‘brave’ protestors in Iran, supports their ‘noble quest for freedom’

Josh Siegel · January 1, 2018 5:07 pm

In this photo taken by an individual not employed by the Associated Press and obtained by the AP outside Iran, a university student attends a protest inside Tehran University while a smoke grenade is thrown by anti-riot Iranian police, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. A wave of spontaneous protests over Iran's weak economy swept into Tehran on Saturday, with college students and others chanting against the government just hours after hard-liners held their own rally in support of the Islamic Republic's clerical establishment. (AP Photo)

Trump on Iranian regime’s decision to crack down on social media: ‘Not good!’

Joel Gehrke · December 31, 2017 10:27 pm

Students attend a protest inside Tehran University while a smoke grenade is thrown by riot police, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (AP Photo)

Beltway Confidential

Iranian protests give the world a chance to correct its mistakes

Washington Examiner · December 31, 2017 8:12 pm

Iranian protesters chant slogans at a rally in Tehran on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Beltway Confidential

To help Iranians, stop enabling the Iranian regime

Andrew Apostolou · December 31, 2017 7:01 pm

"Profoundly moving to watch those seeking freedom in Iran. Patriots afar remind us of the patriots who won our own freedom and also those who preserve it. Heroes all," Romney tweeted. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

Mitt Romney: Iran protests ‘moving,’ remind us of the patriots who won America’s freedom

Mandy Mayfield · December 31, 2017 5:46 pm

"The Iranian government is being tested by its own citizens," Nikki Haley said. "We pray that freedom and human rights will carry the day." (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Nikki Haley: The US stands in solidarity with Iranian protesters

Eddie Scarry · December 31, 2017 3:41 pm

Protests have erupted around Iran in recent days in response to a poor economy and an oppressive regime. (AP Photo)

National Security

Ex-Obama military official hopes Trump backs Iranian protesters more than Obama did

Kyle Feldscher · December 31, 2017 3:31 pm

Iranian protesters chant slogans at a rally in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

National Security

Trump: ‘The USA is watching very closely for human rights violations’ during Iran protests

Kyle Feldscher · December 31, 2017 3:31 pm

Iranian protesters chant slogans at a rally in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

National Security

Trump: ‘The USA is watching very closely for human rights violations’ during Iran protests

Kyle Feldscher · December 31, 2017 2:18 pm

Baltimore Ravens President Dick Cass, in a holiday letter to season-ticket holders, acknowledged that the team is concerned about no-shows during a playoff race. One reason he outlined was the dozen players kneeling before a game in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the National Anthem. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Beltway Confidential

Baltimore Ravens finally admit kneeling protests hurt their attendance

Neil Dwyer · December 31, 2017 5:01 am

Many students across the country were restricted from participating in expressive actions due to public universities that commit egregious usurpations of freedom of speech through campus policies. (via Facebook)

5 of the worst university policies restricting free speech in 2017

Jonathan Plante · December 31, 2017 5:01 am