Iranian
adjective
of or relating to Iran, its inhabitants, or their language.
pro-Iranian
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a word derived from
Iranian.
Example Sentences
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The Coordination Framework, the Iraqi coalition dominated by pro-Iranian Shia political factions, turned to Zaidi late last month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
In the Pakistani megacity of Karachi, an AFP journalist witnessed hundreds of pro-Iranian protesters trying to enter the US consulate, prompting clashes with police.
From Barron's ● Mar. 1, 2026
Those killed were camera operator Ghassan Najjar and engineer Mohamed Reda from pro-Iranian news channel Al Mayadeen, as well as camera operator Wissam Qassem from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Manar.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2024
The presence of "sectarian militias", a reference to pro-Iranian Shi'ite militias led by Hezbollah, was a major concern for Jordan and Arab states, the official added.
From Reuters ● Apr. 13, 2023
A former government minister for human rights and governor of Maysan province, southeast of Baghdad, he won support from a coalition of pro-Iranian Shiite parties after a yearlong stalemate.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2023
