The situation is critical

At least 10 people died during protests in Iran on New Year's Eve. It is reported by Reuters with reference to the state television of the country.

“Unfortunately, about 10 people were killed in several cities,” the statement of guest evidence said. Other details are not given.

The protests continued all night in Tehran and 50 other cities of Iran. Tens of thousands of people participate in them. Protesters express dissatisfaction with the state of the country's economy, the actions of the authorities and the participation of Iran in the war in Syria. Some demonstrators require the resignation of the Supreme Ayatolla Iran Ali Hamenai. The demonstrators tried to capture police sections and military bases, but the security forces managed to push them back.

In a speech on state television, Iran President Hassan Rouhani called for calm. He said that the Iranians have the right to criticize the authorities, but at the same time warned of repressions against protesters. "The government will not be tolerant of those who are damaged by public property, violates public order and organize riots," said Rukhani.

Hundreds of protests were arrested. The security forces are used to disperse demonstrations of tear gas and waterflows. However, Reuters notes that security forces "largely" show restraint.

The protests in Iran, which began with discontent with increasing prices for food, continue on December 28 . They intensified after the evening of December 30, two demonstrators were shot in the city of Dorud. The authorities accused the "enemies of the revolution" and "foreign agents" of their death.

"Those who damage public security violate the rule of law and create riots, bear responsibility for their actions and pay a great price," the head of the country's Ministry of Internal Affairs said.

On Sunday night, the Iranian authorities began blocking mobile Internet. Several leading providers are disabled in Tehran. By the evening of Sunday, the Supreme National Security Council of Iran completely blocked Telegram, the most popular messenger in the countries claims that this decision is temporary and is made to "maintain peace and security of citizens."

The protests became the largest demonstration of public disagreement with the policy of the Iranian authorities since large -scale processions in support of reforms and against elections in 2009.

In 2009 in Iran , many thousands of manifestations of supporters of Mirkhosyn Musavia were held. The demonstrations began after his opponent Mahmoud Akhmadinejad was declared the winner in the presidential election. Supporters of Musavi, who is considered a representative of the reformist wing, refused to recognize the official results of the vote and insisted on the victory of their candidate. According to law enforcement agencies, at least 30 people were killed in protests. Opposition groups argued that the number of dead exceeded 70 people.