___3:45 p.m.Iraqi officials say four protesters were shot dead by security forces and 22 were wounded, amid ongoing clashes on a strategic Baghdad bridge. Security and medical officials say security forces fired live rounds when protesters attempted to climb over barricades on Ahrar Bridge. Protesters are occupying three key bridges - Jumhuriya, Sinak and Ahrar - in a standoff with security forces. ADThe officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations___AD10:45 a.m.Iran has condemned the burning of its consulate in southern Iraq by anti-government protesters hours earlier. An Iraqi police official had said protesters set fire to the Iranian consulate in the holy city of Najaf late Wednesday.

Source: Washington Post November 28, 2019 12:21 UTC