Iranian policeman killed in clashes: state media 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Agence France-PresseAn Iranian policeman died Sunday after being shot in a clash with “rioters and thugs” during protests against petrol price hikes, state news agency IRNA reported. The officer was “martyred in a confrontation with a number of rioters and thugs”, Javidan said. It was the second confirmed death since protests erupted across Iran on Friday after the announcement of a decision to impose petrol price hikes and rationing. One civilian was killed during demonstrations in the central city of Sirjan, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported on Saturday, citing acting governor Mohammad Mahmoudabadi.

Source: Manila Bulletin November 17, 2019 11:48 UTC