Gunfire Erupts at 40-Day Memorial in Abdanan, Iran Amid Protest Tensions

Post by : Saif Nasser

Security forces in Abdanan, a city in western Iran, opened fire on people attending a memorial ceremony marking 40 days since earlier protest killings, according to local reports. The 40-day anniversary is a significant date in Iranian mourning tradition, and gatherings across several cities, including Abdanan, drew large crowds of families, residents, and activists.

Videos and witness accounts shared on social media show security forces firing into crowds during the evening memorial, leading to chaotic scenes as people tried to disperse. Some reports indicate that clashes broke out between mourners who also chanted slogans against the regime and the deployed security forces, underlining deep public anger and frustration.

Authorities in the area also instituted internet disruptions and heavy security deployments, measures that have been common during recent protest periods. The wider context involves ongoing nationwide unrest sparked by dissatisfaction with the government, economic hardship, and unresolved grievances from earlier protest crackdowns that left many dead and injured.

The events in Abdanan reflect broader tensions across Iran, where 40-day memorials often transform into renewed public demonstrations. Security forces’ use of live fire against crowds during such ceremonies has drawn international concern, as well as calls from human rights groups for restraint and accountability.

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