It became known about 500 dead as a result of riots in Iran
As a result of the unrest in Iran, more than 500 people were killed, including police officers and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This was reported to RIA Novosti on January 12 by a source in the republic's security forces.
"There have been attacks on the owners of retail outlets, employees of shops, warehouses, transport companies, government agencies, security forces and police facilities," said an unnamed agency interlocutor.
It is specified that 110 police officers, the IRGC and the Basij militia were killed. During the pogroms, passers-by, passengers of public transport, women and children were injured and injured.
According to the source, firearms, explosive devices and cold steel were used in the pogroms. It is noted that the protesters provoked clashes with the security forces, inciting others to this.
On January 12, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Sergei Shoigu held a telephone conversation with Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran Ali Larijani, during which he condemned the attempt of other countries to interfere in the internal affairs of the Islamic Republic.
On the same day, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, at a meeting with ambassadors of other states, said that the Iranian authorities had taken control of the situation with protests in the country. According to him, the demonstrations were "instigated and incited" by foreign elements. Against the background of what is happening, the ambassadors of Germany, Great Britain and France were summoned to the department.
It was also noted that the death toll from the protests in Iran rose to 538, including 490 protesters and 48 security personnel. The country's president, Masoud Peseshkian, called on Iranians to express disagreement with opponents of state policy in order to avoid the destruction of society.
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