Russia to “share experience” in suppressing mass protests with Iran
Russia to “share experience” in suppressing mass protests with Iran
Russia's Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov met with Iran’s Chief Justice, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, in Tehran, and suggested the countries “share their experience” in suppressing protests, according to an official statement by Krasnov’s office.
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In December, Iran asked Russia for help in quelling the popular uprising and asked for equipment to fight the protests as well as advisers for training, the Iran International TV channel reported, citing secret documents. The Iranian Interior Ministry officially recognized the deaths of 200 citizens during the protests. According to human rights activists, the death toll is more than 460.