
Iran: Deadly Clashes Mark Second Week of Protests
Unrest driven by economic hardship has spread to most provinces, drawing international attention—as rights groups report hundreds of arrests and rising casualties.

Unrest driven by economic hardship has spread to most provinces, drawing international attention—as rights groups report hundreds of arrests and rising casualties.

Unrest—sparked by soaring prices and economic stagnation—has spread from Tehran to provincial cities, with the first reported deaths of Iranian protestors since demonstrations escalated this week.

Protests against the rising cost of living turned violent, with clashes between demonstrators and security forces across several Iranian cities.

Tehran said economic protests are lawful but threatened a crackdown on unrest.

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