Iran's death toll rises, protests against government

Iranian officials are expected to meet during the day, following the increasing number of victims in anti-government protests in Iran.

These events are the biggest challenge for Iranian authorities from violent protests aimed at opposing Mahmud Ahmadide's second presidential mandate in 2009.

Iranian state television has reported today that at least 10 people were killed during the past night, following the uprisings, which have started as a cause of increased price for food products.

Protests have entered the fifth day in Tehran and other cities.

Authorities have tried to stop the rise of the uprising, which has been marked by a large number of Iranians who have cheered and raised slogans against the government and the Supreme Leader, Ayatolah Khamenei.

The broadcaster has not provided additional details to the victims, but has said several armed protesters have attempted to search several police stations and military bases with whom they have encountered in the resistance of security forces.

Iranian Agency, I The LNA, a government member, Hedayat Allaha Khademi, has reportedly confirmed today that two people were shot dead during last night's protests.

So far, hundreds have been arrested.

Shares in the streets of Tehran and other cities, including Sanais, Mashhad, Ilam, Khoramdareh, and Kermanshah, have started initially due to increased food products prices, but protesters have also cited their concerns about corruption allegations and government transparency.

President Hasan Rohan, has said on December 31st that citizens are “absolutely free” to criticise and protest against the government, but have warned there will be no violence.

The president is expected to meet with his government cab today.

US President Donald Trump has continued to support the protesters, accusing authorities of violating the rights of those who protested in the streets.

Officials have said on December 31st that about 200 protesters in Tehran have been arrested during the day before.

Meanwhile, Iranian authorities have blocked access to social networks.

The United States has condemned the arrest of protesters.

Through a Twitter post, President Trump said that “The US is paying attention to human rights violations”

Rohan on the other hand has criticised Trump, saying that “ai has forgotten he has named the Iranian people as terrorists months ago”.

Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahman-Fazli has warned on December 31st that those who create divisions “are responsible for their actions and must pay the” price.