Philippines Monitoring Filipinos in Iran as Protests Turn Deadly

DFA monitoring Filipinos in Iran amid deadly protests

The Department of Foreign Affairs said Friday it was closely monitoring Filipinos in Iran amid growing unrest there due to declining economic conditions.

Philippines monitoring Filipinos in Iran as protests turn deadly

The Department of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation of around 800 Filipinos in Iran as nationwide protests sparked by economic turmoil have turned deadly.

DFA monitoring condition of Filipinos in Iran

The Philippine government is monitoring the situation of Filipinos in Iran after a deadly protest erupted in the Islamic Republic.Through the Philippine Embassy...

Deadly Clashes as Protests over Economy Spread Across Iran

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. At least three people were killed and 17 others wounded Thursday night after demonstrators overran a police station in the city of Azna in Iran's western Lorestan province, according to the state-linked Fars News Agency World News | Deadly Clashes as Protests over Economy Spread Across Iran.

Protests in Iran over economy turn deadly

There was another day of violent clashes between protestors and security forces in Iran. The demonstrations are over the state of Iran’s economy, which is plagued by high cost of living and plunging currency. At least three people were killed during a protest on Thursday, according to semi-official state media. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.

Gov’t says no Filipinos affected by Iran protests

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is closely monitoring the safety of Filipinos in Iran as protests continue to spread across the country, but stressed that no Filipino nationals have been reported harmed so far. In a statement, the DFA said the Philippine Embassy in Tehran remains on alert and is coordinating with …