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Iran sees largest street protests since 2009

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Demonstrators chanted anti-government slogans in Tehran and other cities across Iran on Dec. 29, according to local news agencies and social media reports, in the largest wave of demonstrations since 2009.

The outbreak of unrest reflects growing discontent over rising prices and alleged corruption, as well as concern about the ruling Islamic Republic’s costly involvement in regional conflicts such as those in Syria and Iraq.

Social media footage showed a heavy police presence in the capital and other cities. (Reuters)

イラン各地で反政府デモが拡大

イランの首都テヘランやその他の都市で12月29日、物価高や汚職に抗議する反政府デモが発生した。2009年に起きた反政府デモ以来の規模へと拡大している。

The Japan Times ST: January 12, 2018