Iran Protests Leave at Least 2 Dead

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Iran Protests Leave at Least 2 Dead

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Iran Protests Leave at Least 2 Dead

At least two demonstrators were reportedly killed during clashes between anti-government protesters and police in Iran on Saturday, during anti-government street protests originally prompted by anger over rising prices and a stagnant economy. A video posted on social media Saturday purported to show two protesters after they were shot dead by riot police in the western town of Dorud when protests turned increasingly violent Saturday. VOA’s Persian service identified the victims as Hamzeh Lashni and Hossein Reshno. A reporter for the Persian ...

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