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Summary
Iran criticized the reported beating of Iranian students by police at Kazan Federal University in Russia during a visa renewal dispute.
Two students were detained and later released after Iran’s consulate intervened.
Iranian officials demanded accountability and announced an investigation.
The incident strains ties between Iran and Russia, which have grown closer through defense and trade cooperation, including Iran’s supply of drones for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
“Aw. Did you think we were friends? Haha. You’re brown. When we said we didn’t have a problem with racism, we meant we have lots of it and don’t think it’s a problem. Even if you were to fully embrace Russian values as well as worship Putin, we’d still despise you. Still though, do you have any weapons you’d like to sell?”