In a joint statement, the Kurdish Iranian political parties based in Iraq, showed support for the on- going demonstration on Thursday, backing people in their call for a better financial situation especially in border towns and cities.

“A motorcycle passing by my vehicle unsuccessfuly shot us at 5:00 P.M and escaped right after the shooting,” Yazdanpanah told Ava Today. 

“We were not able to identify or arrest the shooter," he added.