Iranian forces deploy tear gas in Tehran bazaar as protest deaths climb
Iran forces fire tear gas at Tehran bazaar as protests over soaring prices intensify
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian security forces fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators in and around Tehran’s central bazaar on Tuesday, as protests over the cost of living entered their second week and a rights group said more than two dozen people had been killed in a nationwide crackdown.
The Norway-based Iran Human Rights group said at least 27 protesters, including five minors, have been killed by gunfire or other violence by security forces…