Iranian police fire shots, tear gas to disperse protests over building collapse

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DUBAI - Iranian police used tear gas and fired shots in the air to disperse another night of protests overthat officials are blaming on corruption and lax safety, Fars news agency and reports on soci

al media said.

Fars agency said that a protest in Abadan on Friday night turned violent when crowds forced their way into the ruins of the building, where rescue operations were continuing. Police fired tear gas and warning shots, it said.Screams of"Don't shoot, don't shoot" and the sound of gunfire could be heard. Reuters could not independently authenticate the footage.

 

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