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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jon Gambrell

Iran seeks to prevent protests for anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death – as UK and US issue fresh sanctions

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Security forces have been deployed around Iran, with this weekend marking the first anniversary of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini's death in police custody. The killing prompted mass protests that continue to challenge the country's theocratic rule.

In Tehran, Iran's capital, and other cities, the public noticed a heightened presence of police and security forces. This has gone unreported by the country's state-run and semi-official media.

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