View of Tehran, Iran. File photoWASHINGTON, Oct 26 The US has said Moscow may be assisting Iranian authorities in quelling protests, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. «We are concerned that Moscow may be advising ( Iranian authorities) on how best to deal with the protests,» the White House spokeswoman said. She added that «Iran and Russia are getting closer as they become more isolated.» At home, John Kirby stressed that Washington «sees evidence that Russia is «considering the possibility of such assistance (in suppressing protests).» He declined to give details. after she was detained by the vice police.Protests and riots are taking place mainly in the provinces of Gilan, Khuzestan, Sistan and Balochistan, Tehran and Kurdistan. Western countries in support of actions.
