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Iranian newspapers lead with riots in France

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Several Iranian newspapers led with fires and looting in France, with headlines such as “France is burning” in Sazandegi on 19 October 2026. Iranian media coverage links the unrest to social demands and the rising cost of living, Courrier international reports.

Iranian newspapers put riots and violence in France on the front page of their weekend editions. The daily Sazandegi ran the headline “France is burning” in its 19 October 2026 edition, Courrier international reported, as cited by Kassataya.

Iranian media coverage of protests in France has intensified in recent weeks. Local newspapers regularly carry images of demonstrations and police crackdowns, according to Courrier international.

The coverage comes after fires and looting in several French cities, including during the riots that ransacked shops and institutions, reported on 18 October.

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