Protests erupt in southwest Iran over water shortages
A shortage of drinking water in southwest Iran has resulted in protests and conspiracy theories.
Iran’s southwest region has experienced a shortage of drinking water in the last few days. Residents of the Khuzestan province, particularly in the cities of Khorramshahr and Abadan, have staged protests, with some protests turning violent.
Video clips of clashes between protesters and police were shared online. Deputy Interior Minister Hossein Zolfaghari said that as a result of the clashes in Khorramshahr, 10 police officers and one protester were injured. Contrary to claims on social media, Zolfaghari said there were no deaths.
