Iran security official appears to fire on crowd at cemetery
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On Tuesday, at a cemetery in Abdanan, western Iran, a security official appeared to fire on mourners commemorating those killed during the government's crackdown on protests last month. The incident occurred during ceremonies marking the 40th day after the deaths, a traditional mourning period in Iran. Verified video footage shows people chanting anti-government slogans, including "death to Khamenei," while state-organized ceremonies featured chants of "death to America." The footage shows an apparent security official firing a weapon towards the crowd, causing people to flee. State-run media claimed the event was peaceful and denied reports of injuries or deaths. The commemorations took place amidst ongoing anti-government sentiment following deadly protests in December and January, sparked by economic grievances and calls for nationwide demonstrations.
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