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Businesses shut down as Iran protests enter third month  

Iranian shops are closing up in waves amid the continuing nationwide protests.
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Iran was hit with widespread business strikes on Thursday in support of anti-government protests that were entering a third month.  

Over the past week, and despite severe internet disruptions and rigorous controls, campaigners have urged civil disobedience on the anniversary of the November 2019 protests, when authorities ordered security forces to  shoot to kill hundreds to crush demonstrations over fuel price hikes. 

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