Protests in Iran have claimed lives and injured, with the president admitting government mistakes. The unrest is heightening tensions in a country suffering from economic problems.
At least seven people were killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran, where anti-government demonstrations continued for a fifth straight day on Thursday. This was reported by the DPA agency, writes TASR.
Three “rioters” were killed when they tried to enter a police station in Lorestan province, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. According to her, 17 people were injured. Videos on social media, which could not be independently verified, showed masked people setting fire to cars and throwing stones in the town of Azna, while gunfire could be heard in the background.
According to state media, dozens of people have been detained during the demonstrations since Sunday. Meanwhile, during a visit to one of the provinces where the protests took place, President Masud Pezeškiyan admitted the mistakes of his government and asked for dialogue.
The current wave of demonstrations has been fueled by a sharp drop in the value of the Iranian currency. The protests were initially started by retailers in the capital Tehran, but later spread to other areas of the Islamic Republic. Student organizations that played a role in protest movements in the past also called for demonstrations.
