Iran alarmed by treatment of students at Russian university – DW – 11/23/2024
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Iranian students are reported to have been beaten at the Kazan Federal University in Russia. Iran and Russia have close defense and economic ties, with Iranian drones being used by Russia during its invasion of Ukraine.

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.

  • woelkchen@lemmy.world
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    2 hours ago

    The incident strains ties between Iran and Russia

    No, it doesn’t. The Ayatollah cares as little about his people as Putin does.