Iranian security forces gunned down “rioters” in multiple cities during recent protests over an increase in government-set gasoline prices, the country’s state television admitted Tuesday, as unease continues to grip the Islamic Republic. IRANIAN ACTIVIST SAYS UNREST IS 'TOTALLY DIFFERENT' FROM PAST PROTESTS AGAINST REGIMEThe statement also said Amnesty viewed footage showing security forces shooting unarmed protesters. That disparity, especially given Iran’s oil wealth, fueled the anger felt by demonstrators. Online videos purportedly from the area showed peaceful protests, as well as clashes between demonstrators and security forces. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPState TV also acknowledged that security forces confronted “rioters” in Tehran, as well as in the cities of Shiraz and Sirjan.

Source: Fox News December 03, 2019 05:55 UTC