'I saw people getting shot': Eyewitness tells of Iran protest crackdown
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An Iranian woman, Parnia, visiting family in Isfahan, recounted witnessing a violent crackdown on recent protests sparked by economic grievances. The protests, involving a wide range of ages, spread rapidly, with hundreds gathering in Isfahan neighborhoods chanting slogans against the Supreme Leader and in support of the former Shah. Security forces initially used tear gas before escalating to birdshot, resulting in injuries and bloodshed. Parnia described seeing people shot and injured protesters seeking refuge in a building, with evidence corroborated by BBC-verified videos showing barricaded streets and the burning of the state broadcaster's building in Isfahan. The events occurred amidst a government-imposed internet blackout, hindering the flow of information.
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