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Protests erupt in Iran over potential U.S. peace deal

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Protests erupted in Iran after the foreign minister discussed a close peace agreement with the United States.
  • Demonstrators gathered outside the foreign ministry, chanting slogans against the minister and waving flags.
  • The protests follow statements from the foreign minister and U.S. President Trump indicating an agreement is imminent.

Protests have broken out in Iran following Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's open discussion of a peace agreement with the United States. State-controlled Fars news agency shared a video showing dozens of demonstrators outside the foreign ministry. The protesters reportedly chanted "death to the dishonorable Araghchi, the infiltrator" while waving red and black flags.

These demonstrations come after the foreign minister stated on state television that while no agreement with the U.S. has been signed, an understanding has "never been closer than now." U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated the deal would be signed on Sunday, with mediator Pakistan suggesting the same day.

death to the dishonorable Araghchi, the infiltrator

— demonstratorschants heard during protests outside the Iranian foreign ministry

The situation highlights significant internal dissent within Iran regarding potential closer ties with the U.S., a move that appears to be met with strong public opposition.

never been closer than now

— Abbas Araghchireferring to the proximity of a peace agreement with the U.S. on state television
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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