People protesting deteriorating economic conditions in Iran took to the streets across several of the country’s provinces over the past day, with some demonstrations turning deadly after clashes with police.
At least two people were killed when dozens of protesters clashed with the police on Thursday morning in Lordegan county of the southwest Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, the state-affiliated Fars News Agency said. It remains unclear if the casualties were among law enforcement authorities or protesters.
Fars news agency reported that some protesters were armed and opened fire at officers, without providing evidence to back the claim. Unverified videos circulating on social media showed protesters…
