Iranian authorities have arrested about 3,000 people in connection with protests that began three weeks ago, the Tasnim news agency reported on Friday citing security officials. The protests, which have spread across several Iranian cities, were triggered by rising prices and economic hardships. Authorities have accused protesters of rioting and attacking security forces. Some of those detained have already been brought before court.
Iranian authorities have arrested about 3,000 people in connection with protests that began three weeks ago, the Tasnim news agency reported on Friday citing security officials. The protests, which have spread across several Iranian cities, were triggered by rising prices and economic hardships. Authorities have accused protesters of rioting and attacking security forces. Some of those detained have already been brought before court.
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