"The largest protests in Iran for three years entered a fifth day on Thursday amid reports of deadly clashes between protesters and security forces, with state-affiliated media confirming at least two people had been killed. Although state media did not identify those killed, witnesses and videos circulating on social media appear to show protesters lying motionless on the ground after security forces opened fire."
"The Oslo-based Hengaw Organisation for Human Rights said one of those killed had been struck by live ammunition and died before being taken to a medical facility. The two deaths were reported to have occurred in the southwestern city of Lordegan. Activists and human rights groups have warned of an escalation in the response to the protests and say a brutal crackdown is under way as security forces continue to fire directly at protesters."
Protests in Iran entered a fifth day as clashes between protesters and security forces escalated and state-affiliated media confirmed at least two people were killed. Witnesses and social media videos appear to show protesters lying motionless after security forces opened fire, and images have surfaced showing bodies with apparent pellet and bullet wounds. The Oslo-based Hengaw Organisation for Human Rights reported one victim struck by live ammunition who died before reaching a medical facility, with deaths reported in Lordegan. Activists and human rights groups warned of a brutal crackdown as security forces continued to fire directly at protesters. The protests began after the collapse of the national currency and spread from Tehran to multiple cities.
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