At least four killed in protest clashes in western Iran: rights groupsListen to this articleProtests entered a seventh day on SaturdayPARIS (FRANCE) - At least four people were killed in western Iran on Saturday in clashes between protesters and security forces, two rights groups said, accusing Revolutionary Guards of opening fire on demonstrators. The Iran Human Rights NGO, also based in Norway, said at least four people were killed and 30 wounded after "security forces attacked the protests" in Malekshahi. In Iran, media evoked the clashes with the Mehr news agency saying a Revolutionary Guard was killed after "rioters" attempted to enter a police station. At least 12 people have been killed since Wednesday in clashes, including members of the security forces, according to a toll based on official reports. During this period, at least 582 individuals were arrested, and at least 15 protesters have been killed, it said.

Source: Bangkok Post January 03, 2026 23:11 UTC