The protests began Thursday in Mashhad over economic issues and have since expanded to several cities. ——1:20 p.m.Iranian state TV is reporting that 10 people have been killed amid nationwide protests, without elaborating. The state TV report Monday made the reference in a package on the ongoing demonstrations that began Thursday. The protests began Thursday in Mashhad over economic issues and have since expanded to several cities. The protests began Thursday in Mashhad over economic issues and have since expanded to several cities.

Source: National Post January 01, 2018 09:58 UTC