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US condemns Iranian response to Baluchistan protests

The southeastern province is experiencing angry protests after Iranian security forces shot dead fuel smugglers.
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The US State Department has condemned Iran's government for the violence in the southeast Baluchistan region. The statement comes at a time of high tensions between the two countries.

On Thursday, the department’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs called on Iran to show restraint in the area.

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