02 January 2026, 07:00

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Iran: 6 dead in anti-punctuation protests

Iran: 6 dead in anti-punctuation protests

In Iran, at least 6 people died in anti-punctuality protests that started last Sunday.

In Tehran, 30 people were arrested, accused of disturbing public order.   According to the "Tasnim" news agency, among the victims are also 3 people who were killed while trying to enter a police station.

Shortly afterwards, Iranian media reported another 3 dead and 17 injured during clashes in the western part of the country.

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