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A woman wearing a face mask and black coat stands outside a building with a group of people, some talking, in a public space.

Iranians crossing the border to Turkey say they can’t stop thinking of the family they left behind

February 6, 2026Protest

As US and Iranian officials meet for indirect talks in Oman, Iranians fleeing the government crackdown in their country share their thoughts and experiences. Many remain worried about their relatives back home and the uncertainty of their nation’s future.

The fake KFC in West Tehran thought it had obtained approval from the country's Ministry of Industry, Trade and Mines.

Iranians tussle over a KFC outlet, but the clash is actually about so much more

November 5, 2015Business