Iranian government says widespread protests are a 'political plot' by Kurdish separatists

Iran's Kurdish Region Becomes Epicenter Of Protests, Deadly Government Crackdown

Iranian authorities appear to have intensified their crackdown on anti-government protests in predominately Kurdish areas. There are reports of security forces using firearms and firing tear gas indiscriminately, including into people's homes.

Iranian government says widespread protests are a 'political plot' by Kurdish separatists

The authorities have blamed Kurdish opposition groups for inciting the unrest after the death of Mahsa Amini, but academics say this is a false accusation and the protests involve every part of Iranian society.