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Official: Two killed during riot in western Iran, no bullet fired by security forces

Sunday, 31 December 2017 11:17 AM [ Last Update: Monday, 01 January 2018 4:42 AM ]

Habibollah Khojastepour, Lorestan Province’s deputy for political and security affairs

A provincial official says two people were killed during a protest rally in a western Iranian city on Saturday, adding Takfiri groups and foreign intelligence services appear to be behind the killings.

The remarks on Sunday by Habibollah Khojastepour, deputy for political and security affairs of Lorestan Province, came a day after a group of rioters clashed with police and security forces in Dorood.

"In this confrontation, our goal was to end the gathering peacefully, but due to the presence of Takfiri and hostile individuals and groups directed by foreign intelligence services, two people were unfortunately killed," he said.

They had gathered upon a call by "hostile groups" outside Iran which have used European- and US-based media channels to encourage people to riot.

“During the confrontation, no bullet was fired by military, law enforcement, and security forces at the people,” Khojastepour stressed.

"The footprints of hostile and Takfiri individuals and groups and foreign intelligence services are clearly visible in the turmoil in Dorood," he added.

Since Thursday, several Iranian cities, including Tehran, have witnessed sporadic protests against recent price hikes and overall economic conditions.

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