Pension Reform Implements as Strikes Continue in Paris
TEHRAN (Iran News) – The French government said it would see through planned pension reform but said the new system that has sparked nationwide strikes would be introduced gradually and public concerns would be addressed. Transport systems were paralyzed for a fourth day on Sunday as unions at state railway SNCF and Paris public transport […]
Largest Strike in France During Macron Presidency
TEHRAN (Iran News) – The largest general strike hit France for the second day in a row over planned pension reforms by the government, causing chaos across the country. Schools remained closed on Friday and hospitals were understaffed. The cancellation of rush-hour trains into Paris has caused a huge traffic jam around the capital, PressTV […]
54th Week of Yellow Vest Protests in France
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Demonstrators took to the streets across France on Saturday, marking the 54th consecutive week of mass yellow vest protests against President Emmanuel Macron. Protestors for 54th week of Yellow vest protests, gathered at Estienne-d’Orves Square and marched towards Felix Eboue square. In addition to Paris, protests were held in various other […]
NATO is Obsolete? Pompeo Concerned
TEHRAN (Iran News) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Friday that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) could become “obsolete” if it does not grow and change, a day after French President Emmanuel Macron said the alliance was dying. “If nations believe that they can get the security benefit without providing NATO the […]
European signatories to the JCPOA are playing with Iran
TEHRAN (Iran News) – A top Advisor to Iranian Leader Ali Akbar Velyati has criticized the European signatories to the JCPOA for bringing up the issue of Iranian missile defense capabilities instead of abiding by their JCPOA obligations. Ali Akbar Velayati made the comments in an interview with the France 24-Arabic Language TV, during which […]