"The demonstrations began last month with protests in the capital, Tehran, over Iran's economic woes and plunging currency. They have since morphed into a movement that is challenging the legitimacy of the country's ruling Islamic government. On Thursday, protests were reported in Tehran, as well as in other areas, such as Kurdish regions in the western part of the country."
"In response, the Iranian security forces have been accused of opening fire on the protesters. Internet monitoring organization Netblocks on Thursday reported that Iranian authorities have severely curbed internet access in the country as the demonstrations continue. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist, said authorities should exercise "utmost restraint" when handling the demonstrations. He called for "dialogue, engagement, and listening to the people's demands.""
"The demonstrations, which were triggered by anger over the rising cost of living, have been met with a crackdown by Iran's Islamic Republic government. Germany's foreign minister condemned violence against protesters. Anti-government protests in Iran spread further across the country on Thursday. The Norway-based Iran Human Rights NGO reported that 45 demonstrators have now been killed by Iranian security forces since the unrest began in late December."
Protests began in late December in Tehran over economic hardship and a plunging currency, then spread into an anti-government movement challenging the Islamic Republic's legitimacy. Demonstrations continued into their 11th day with protests reported in Tehran and western Kurdish regions. Reza Pahlavi expressed support and urged nationwide mobilization. Security forces allegedly opened fire on demonstrators, and the Norway-based Iran Human Rights NGO reported 45 deaths since the unrest began. Iranian authorities severely curtailed internet access, according to Netblocks. Reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian urged utmost restraint and called for dialogue and listening to public demands. Germany condemned violence and European officials voiced support for demonstrators.
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