The governor of Isfahan has confirmed that 30 security personnel were killed during recent foreign-backed riots in the province.
Speaking on Sunday, Ali Ahmadi said funeral processions for the fallen personnel will be held on Monday. He also confirmed that a two-month-old baby is among the civilians who lost their lives during the violence.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Local reports said the riots caused major damage in Isfahan, including the burning of ten mosques.
In neighbouring Fars Province, at least 12 security personnel were killed, according to Ibrahim Bayani, Director General of the provincial Martyrs’ Foundation department.
Meanwhile, Masoud Modaqq, Commander of Iran’s Police Special Units, said eight personnel from his force were also killed during the riots.
The funeral ceremonies planned for Monday will take place alongside a nationwide rally condemning armed attacks and acts of terrorism. Iranian authorities say foreign-linked groups hijacked public protests over economic problems and turned them violent.
The total number of security personnel and civilians killed across the country has not yet been officially announced. Reports have also emerged of attacks on hospitals and aid centres.
In the northern province of Gilan, one volunteer from the Red Crescent was killed during an attack. Five other Red Crescent workers were injured in different parts of the country.
Iranian officials said peaceful protests over economic difficulties are allowed and will be addressed, but violence, arson, and sabotage will not be tolerated.
Authorities said the unrest was fuelled by public anger over rising living costs and the sharp fall in the value of the rial. They blamed these problems on US sanctions targeting Iran’s central bank and oil exports.
Security and judicial officials also announced that several armed terror cells have been dismantled and foreign-linked suspects arrested.
Iranian leaders accused American and Israeli figures of encouraging violence. They referred to statements by Donald Trump and former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, which Iranian officials say promoted unrest.
On Friday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the Islamic Republic would not back down against vandals and would not tolerate those acting as foreign agents.
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