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Iran war has fuelled 'boom' in renewable power, says UN climate chief

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The conflict in Iran has "supercharged" the "boom" in renewable power, the United Nations' climate chief has said.

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Iran war: UN rights chief 'appalled' by arrests, executions

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Iran war: UN rights chief 'appalled' by arrests, executions

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UN rights chief warns of escalating crackdown in Iran amid conflict

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Iran war has fuelled 'boom' in renewable power, says UN climate chief

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Iran war: UN rights chief 'appalled' by arrests, executions

The UN rights office reports ongoing executions, mass arrests and a sweeping crackdown in Iran during the war, with thousands detained. Meanwhile, the country's currency has hit a record low. …

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Iran war: UN rights chief 'appalled' by arrests, executions

The UN rights office reports ongoing executions, mass arrests and a sweeping crackdown in Iran during the war, with thousands detained. Meanwhile, the country's currency has hit a record low. …

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UN rights chief warns of escalating crackdown in Iran amid conflict

The UN’s top human rights official warned on Wednesday that Iranians’ rights are being eroded in “harsh and brutal ways,” citing a surge in executions, mass arrests and alleged abuses …