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.
