‘Death to the dictator’: Iranian students hold protests for third day

Demonstrations spread to Tehran’s Al Zahra University one month after security crackdown left thousands dead Students at universities in Iran have held a third consecutive day of protest just over a month after the violent suppression by security services of mass street demonstrations left thousands dead. The protests came amid tensions between Iran and the US. Washington has built up military forces and pressure in the Middle East as it negotiates with Tehran – with the next round in Geneva ...

By Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor