Iran: Riots Get More Brutal – at Least 17 Dead

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In the nationwide protests in Iran, violent, increasingly fatal clashes between police and demonstrators occur. The riots are fueled by the events in Venezuela.

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At least 17 people have died in the protests that have been ongoing in Iran for about a week, according to human rights organizations. The HRANA network reported 582 arrests, while the Kurdish group Hengaw spoke of at least 17 deaths. The protests were sparked by the precarious economic situation and high inflation. Violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces have occurred in numerous cities, including the capital, Tehran. Eyewitne…