In Iran, security forces opened fire on protesters in Karaj

Наталья Маркова World
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According to information from the Independent Persian website, protests in the country are ongoing. On January 7, opposition representatives reported the capture of the cities of Abdanan and Malekshahi. The next day, January 8, social media reported that Iranian security forces opened fire on protesters in Karaj, located near Tehran. The shooting began after demonstrators blocked roads.

Social media also reports that protesters allegedly took control of Karaj, although this information has not yet been confirmed.

It is worth noting that anti-government protests in Iran began in late December and are linked to rising prices and a sharp decline in the national currency, the rial. According to the opposition, protest actions have spread to about one hundred cities across the country. To disperse the demonstrations, authorities are using tear gas and water cannons, and there are also reports of internet outages.
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