worldUpdated: Nov 18, 2019 15:46 ISTThe White House on Sunday condemned protest-hit Iran for using “lethal force” against demonstrators during unrest that left two dead -- a civilian and a policeman -- and saw authorities arrest dozens and restrict internet access. “The United States supports the Iranian people in their peaceful protests against the regime that is supposed to lead them,” White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said in a statement. Access to the internet was restricted a day after the demonstrations broke out. Several people were also wounded and dozens arrested in the demonstrations that saw motorists block highways and others torch public property. Some of the worst violence seen so far was in the central city of Sirjan, where acting governor Mohammad Mahmoudabadi said a civilian was killed and fuel stations were among the public property attacked and damaged.

Source: Hindustan Times November 17, 2019 21:22 UTC