BBC: 'Live fire used again' as Iran protests swell
Three demonstrators have been killed during clashes with Iranian security forces in the western town of Mahabad, state media has reported.
The protesters reportedly targeted government buildings after attending the memorial ceremony of a man killed during unrest in the country.
Security forces also reportedly opened fire at a cemetery near Khorramabad.
Rights group Amnesty International says security forces have killed eight people since Wednesday.
Unrest has rocked the country since Mahsa Amini died in police custody 40 days ago after allegedly wearing her Islamic headscarf "improperly".
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WNU Editor: This blog has covered many protests in Iran over the years. But this one is different. It is happening in most of the country, and people of all ages are involved. But as long as the Iranian Revolutionary Guards with their guns continue to support and protect the leadership, it is unfortunate but change is not going to happen in Iran anytime soon.
More News On the Unrest In Iran
Iran unrest intensifies as three killed following protester’s funeral -- The Guardian
Iranian security forces open fire on Kurdish protesters in Mahabad -- Washington Post
Iran police open fire on protesters marking 40 days since Mahsa Amini's death -- The Independent
Iran Protests Persist as Thousands Rally to Mourn Slain Teenager -- Bloomberg
Video: Tens of Thousands Rally on Day of Mourning for Mahsa Amini in Iran -- New York Times
Iran protests continue as UN ‘concerned’ at detainees’ treatment -- Al Jazeera
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