Iran protests and death toll grow as tension rises

Washington Post

Iran protests and death toll grow as tension rises

Washington Post

Iran protests and death toll grow as tension rises

People stand near a burning car in Tuyserkan, Iran, on Dec. 31 in this still image taken from video. (Reuters Tv/Reuters)/ Anti-government protests in Iran remained violent overnight as clashes between security forces and demonstrators left nine people dead, state television reported Tuesday, bringing the death toll to at least 20. The unrest has raged now for six days and confounded leaders who have struggled to respond. The protests have been stunning in their ferocity and geographic reach, spreading to far-flung towns and cities that are ...

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