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Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran
Source: BBC
Many protesters have called for ending the rule of the country's supreme leader. Some have also called for a return to the monarchy.
Thursday marks the fifth day of protests in cities across the country, sparked by a currency collapse.
Videos verified by BBC Persian show protests in the central city of Lordegan, the capital Tehran and Marvdasht in the southern Fars province taking place on Thursday.
Fars reported that in Lordegan two people were killed, citing an informed official. The report did not specify whether those killed were protesters or members of the security forces.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c36810pkz96o.amp