Iran

An indiscriminate shooting by security forces in Tehran resulted in the death of a young man, according to a human rights group.

The Human Rights Activists in Iran said the man, who was allegedly suspected of carrying smuggled goods, was shot by officers while passing through a street.

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As the Iranian Rial continues to depreciate, livelihood protests erupted across Iran on Monday. Telecommunication retirees, nurses, oil industry workers, and a number of recruitment applicants in public sector staged demonstrations, voicing their economic grievances.

The surge in protests comes as the Rial hits a new low, following Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s remarks against negotiations with the United States.

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