Businesses, students and workers in Iran resumed anti-government strikes on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of one of the deadliest protests in the country’s history.
Scores of unverified videos shared on social media purportedly showed deserted town centers and shuttered shops in various locations.
The latest action comes as the current uprising against Iran’s ruling Islamic system enters its ninth week despite a violent crackdown by security forces that rights groups say has so far killed more than 320 people. The violence led the European Union to announce fresh sanctions on Iran’s police and military on Monday.
