Iran in shutdown as protesters storm governor’s office, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
Iran came to a near standstill on Wednesday, with government-ordered closures of businesses, universities and government offices due to protests sparked by a growing political and economic crisis.
Video footage circulating on the internet and shared by the People’s Mujahedin Organization of Iran (MEK), Clashes broke out between protesters and security forces In cities such as Shiraz, Isfahan, Kermanshah and Tehran.
In the videos, protesters chant anti-regime slogans in crowded streets and clash with security forces.
The footage showed scenes of screams and gunshots being heard, with demonstrators throwing objects and shouting “Death to the Dictator” and “Proud Arakis, support, support”.
Additional footage shared by MEK showed the crowd chanting “Death to Khamenei!” He is seen chanting slogans. and “Shame on you, shame on you!” Anger appears to be spreading across the country, with particular focus on bazaar-led protests in Tehran.
Some of the most dramatic scenes took place in the city of Fasa in south-central Iran. Video circulating online shows demonstrators throwing objects at the door of a government complex and shaking them until the door opens.
Opposition groups also reported that protesters stormed the governor’s office, prompting Islamic Revolutionary Guard forces to open fire. Reuters.
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Military helicopters were seen flying over the city, apparently to scare residents and prevent unrest from spreading.
According to video footage, bazaar traders in Kermanshah in western Iran were seen confronting the security forces by chanting “dishonorable, dishonorable” slogans.
The one-day closure affected 21 of Iran’s 31 provinces, including Tehran; President Massoud Pezeshkian was trying to control Iran’s growing anger. Inflation, currency instability and falling living standards.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sits next to a senior military officer in Iran.
Demonstrations, strikes and clashes The intervention of security forces in cities across the country continued for the fourth consecutive day.
Unrest emerged with a series of high-profile attacks leadership changes These increased uncertainty.
On Wednesday, Pezeshkian appointed former economy minister Abdolnaser Hemmati to the ministry. New head of Iran’s central bank After the resignation of Mohammad Reza Farzin
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State media quoted the president as admitting that his job was “extremely difficult and complex” and warned that the new central bank governor would face intense pressure and criticism amid ongoing economic turmoil. Irna.
Separately, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced the appointment of the Revolutionary Guard Brigade. General Ahmed Vahidi was appointed deputy commander of the Revolutionary Guard.
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