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Jan 19 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Tahrir Square
Reports indicate #Iran-backed militia & security forces are using live ammunition against protesters in the Iraqi capital's Al-Khilani Square.
#IraqProtests
Jan 19 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Teyran Square
Protesters are blocking roads with bonfires & taking control over various areas of the Iraqi capital.
#IraqProtests
Jan 19 - Nasiriyah, S #Iraq
Large crowds of protesters are in the streets & taking control over various districts. Protests against #Iran's destructive meddling in Iraq continue.
#IraqProtests
Jan 19 - Basrah, S #Iraq
Reports indicate #Iran-backed Hashd al-Shaabi (PMF) militia are opening fire on locals protesting government corruption & #Iran's destructive meddling in their country.
#IraqProtests
Jan 19 - Basrah, S #Iraq
Sounds of massive gunfire is heard in this video as security forces open fire on demonstrators.
Reports indicate #Iran-backed militias are using live ammunition against protesters.
#IraqProtests
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 Shahab Dehghani, an Iranian student studying in Boston, was deported from the U.S. on Tuesday night.

A long list of Iran apologists/lobbyists, especially those with ties to Tehran’s DC-based lobby group @NIACouncil, began protesting.

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@NIACouncil @DonaldJTrumpJr @LisaDaftari @Scavino45 @drawandstrike @EricShawnTV @MessageFromLen @Kredo0 @charliekirk11 @michaeljohns @GeorgWebb 2)
Shahab Dehghani is the son of Kamal Dehghani Firouzabadi, a member of Iran’s Majlis (parliament) who has very close ties to senior Iranian regime officials, including @JZarif, Majlis speaker Ali Larijani & even Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.
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Such individuals in Iran are termed as “aghazadeh,” meaning the children of senior officials who enjoy special privileges. They live luxurious lives abroad with vast riches stolen from the Iranian people.

Sasha Sobhani is another “aghazadeh.”
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Heshmat Alavi
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Jan 21 - Basrah, S #Iraq
Security forces opening live fire on demonstrators.
#IraqProtests
WARNING - DISTURBING

Jan 21 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Al-Khilani Square
Activists say #Iran-backed militia members shot a tear gas canister directly at a protester, killing the man as a result.
#IraqProtests

WARNING - DISTURBING
Jan 21 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Footage shows Iraqi security forces firing tear gas canisters directly at protesters at a very close & dangerous distance.
#IraqProtests
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Heshmat Alavi
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Jan 20 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Al Tayaran Square
Security forces are firing tear gas into crowds of demonstrators. Thousands of Iraqis in various cities are continuing protests against government corruption & #Iran's meddling in their country.
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Iraqis protesters are blocking roads to Baghdad as a deadline set for an end to government corruption & #Iran's malign influence in their country came to an end.
#IraqProtests
Jan 20 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Al-Khilani Square
Protesters are gearing for massive rallies & strengthening their positions against #Iran-backed militias. Demonstrations continue against government corruption & Tehran's meddling in Iraq.
#IraqProtests
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If you are really an Iraqi, hug me, don't beat me up
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So why do you chose to hurt me?"

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