"In the city of Ilam, the province's capital, videos showed security forces storming the Imam Khomeini Hospital to root out and arrest protesters, something rights group Amnesty International said violates international law and again shows how far the Iranian authorities are willing to go to crush dissent. The hospital became a target after protests in the county of Malekshahi earlier this week, where multiple demonstrators were shot dead while gathering at the entrance of a military base."
"Several graphic videos from the scene of the shooting circulating online showed people being sprayed with live fire and falling to the ground as they fled from the gate. The local governor said the shooting is under investigation. State-linked media confirmed that at least three people were killed. They also announced on Tuesday that a police officer was shot dead after armed clashes took place in the aftermath of funeral processions for the dead protesters."
Large-scale protests have spread across multiple Iranian cities, with footage showing huge crowds in Abdanan and traders clashing at Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Security forces, including armed officers and helicopters, have been deployed to contain demonstrations. In Ilam, security units stormed Imam Khomeini Hospital to arrest wounded protesters, an action Amnesty International said violates international law. Earlier protests in Malekshahi saw multiple demonstrators shot dead near a military base, with wounded taken to the hospital and graphic videos showing people hit by live fire. State-linked media confirmed at least three dead and reported a police officer killed after armed clashes following funeral processions. Local officials say investigations are underway.
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