Iran state TV has confirmed at least 10 people have been killed during the biggest protests since the pro-reform unrest of 2009

Iranian students clash with riot police during an anti-government protests around the Tehran University in Tehran, Iran

Source: AAP

A protester has shot and killed a policeman during demonstrations in Iran, the first reported fatality among security forces struggling to contain unrest challenging the clerical leadership. Iran state TV has confirmed at least 10 people have been killed during the biggest protests since the pro-reform unrest of 2009. Iran's President Hassan Rouhani (roo-hah-nee) has appeared on state television to call for calm, saying Iranians have the right to criticise authorities but should not cause unrest.



Share

News

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Arabic-speaking Australians.
Personal journeys of Arab-Australian migrants.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
Arabic Collection

Arabic Collection

Watch SBS On Demand
Iran state TV has confirmed at least 10 people have been killed during the biggest protests since the pro-reform unrest of 2009 | SBS Arabic