demanded
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Crucially, ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told reporters, Iran demanded the "release of assets belonging to the Iranian people, which have for years been unjustly trapped in foreign banks".
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
“She demanded a lot, but she also fought for us, mentored us, and stood by us when life got hard,” the former aides wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
"We did not demand any concessions. The only thing we demanded was Iran's legitimate rights," Baqaei said.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Iran has indicated it will take part in this summer's football World Cup, but has demanded a series of guarantees from Fifa and the tournament's hosts amid growing tensions surrounding the team's participation.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
I was just getting ready to shoot when he demanded, “What are you doing, Peas?”
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm