Huge protests erupted in Iran

Protesters lit fires in the streets, threw improvised explosive devices at security forces, women burned hijabs.

Anti-government street protests flare up again in Iran. Residents of the country are demanding the resignation of the government, clashes between security forces and protesters are taking place in the streets, women are burning hijabs. This was reported on Tuesday, March 14 by Telegram channels, eyewitnesses from the scene.

It is known that at this time the celebration of the New Year of Chaharshanbe-Suri takes place in the country, accompanied by bonfires in the streets and the use of pyrotechnics. Activists decided to use this opportunity to assert their rights with renewed vigor and express dissatisfaction with the government’s policy.

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According to those who witnessed what was happening, on the streets of many cities there were clashes between protesters and security forces. Gunshots are heard.

In this regard, the country’s authorities do not say anything about the protests, but they report hundreds of people who are said to have been injured by the explosions of pyrotechnics in the country’s streets.

According to the Russian agency RIA Novosti referring to Tasnim, about 700 people were injured and 17 died “due to the celebration” of Chaharshanbe Suri.

It will be recalled that after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on September 16, who died after being detained by the morale police, Iran was stirred by mass protests. The country decided to kill all the protesters.

The UK has imposed new sanctions on Iran for violating women’s rights.

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