Footage shows violent clashes as Iran protests spread
Anti-government protesters and security forces clashed in several locations on Wednesday
There were violent clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces in several locations in Iran on Wednesday, as a wave of unrest sparked by the country's economic crisis continued for an 11th day. We take a walk around the 麻豆社's headquarters to speak to the 麻豆社's Persian service and hear a conversation with Iranians.
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OS presenter: James Reynolds
(Photo: Screenshot of footage showing police and protesters in Iran. Credit: 麻豆社)
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