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Footage shows violent clashes as Iran protests spread

Anti-government protesters and security forces clashed in several locations on Wednesday

There were violent clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces in several locations in Iran on Wednesday, as a wave of unrest sparked by the country's economic crisis continued for an 11th day. We take a walk around the BBC's headquarters to speak to the BBC's Persian service and hear a conversation with Iranians.

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OS presenter: James Reynolds

(Photo: Screenshot of footage showing police and protesters in Iran. Credit: BBC)

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