Iranian authorities have completely shut down country’s internet services as nation-wide protests on Saturday turned into violent by security forces, killing at least 25 civilians.
Protesters closed the streets in most of the Iranian cities, demonstrating over petrol price hike, which tripled by the government overnight.
Videos received by Avatoday from different cities and towns showed security forces use gun, baton, tear gas, and water machines to end the protests. At least 25 civilians including a 12-years-old teenager were reported death on Saturday.
Security forces have also destroyed hundreds of civilians’ cars on the street.
The situation in two Kurdish cities of Javanrud and Mariwan reported severe as both cities were set on fire, when clashes erupted between security forces and civilians.
At least 6 people were reported dead in Mariwan and 12 civilians killed by security forces in Javanrud.
An activist from the city of Mariwan told Avatoday that the city’s sky is covered with heavy smokes and flames can be seen everywhere as peaceful protests turned violent on Saturday.
