Example Sentences

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Soon unverified and graphic videos — some reportedly years old — of Iranians harassing Afghans started circulating on Afghan social media, setting off an anti-Iranian furor in Afghanistan.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2022

Without naming a specific country, President Ebrahim Raisi blamed the hack on anti-Iranian forces seeking to sow disorder and disruption.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2021

The Russian embassy addressed the "ambiguous reaction" to the image, saying it "does not have an anti-Iranian context".

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2021

"There was no anti-Iranian motive behind the photo," the statement added, according to state TV.

From Reuters • Aug. 12, 2021

“Nizar is not involved in any anti-Iranian activities, and therefore these accusations are null.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 11, 2016