Iranian Troops Open Fire On Protesters And Cut Off Mobile Service To Stop Protests Over Water Shortages In The City Of Isfahan

New York Times: Iran Forcefully Clamps Down on Protests Against Growing Water Shortages

For two weeks the Iranian government tolerated growing protests over scarce water supplies in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, watching them grow as restaurants served demonstrators free soup and barbers offered free haircuts.

State television even aired interviews with farmers discussing their grievances. But after the protests spilled over to at least one other city, the predictable happened on Friday: The government violently cracked down.

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WNU Editor: I have not been giving the proper coverage of these protests when they started over two weeks ago. But this unrest is escalating, and the Iranian authorities are trying their best to temper it down.

Update: These protests are massive. Check out the picture below:

The farmers in Isfahan province have for years protested against the diversion of water from the Zayandeh Rud to supply other areas, leaving their farms dry and threatening their livelihoods

More News On Iran's Crackdown On Protesters In The Central Iranian city Of Isfahan

Iranian troops open fire on protesters and cut off mobile service amid violent clashes over water shortages in city of Isfahan -- Daily Mail

Police fire tear gas at protesters in Iran's city of Isfahan -- Ahram Online/AP

Protesters, police clash in central Iran after rally over water shortages -- Reuters

Iran Forces Fire on Water Protesters in Most Violent Crackdown Since July -- VOA

Iranian police crack down as protests over dry river turn violent -- FOX News

Iranian Security Forces Set Protesters' Tents On Fire In 'Clean-Up' Operation In Isfahan -- RFE

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