Iran unrest escalates as gunfire, tear gas hit universities amid looming US strike
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Anti-government protests escalated across Iran on Sunday, with clashes reported at major universities and in the streets of Tehran. Students gathered in Tehran and Mashhad to commemorate those killed in January's anti-government demonstrations, leading to violence. Reports indicate tear gas and shots were fired by security forces in response to protests where demonstrators chanted anti-government slogans and criticized Iranian leaders. Some students reportedly defaced images of Supreme Leader Khamenei. State TV claimed that some individuals disguised as students attacked pro-government protesters. Opposition groups described a forceful response by authorities, including the use of tear gas against demonstrators.
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