Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low
The Iranian government said it "recognises the protests" and would listen "with patience, even if it is confronted with harsh voices".
Since then, videos verified by BBC Persian have shown demonstrations in the cities of Karaj, Hamedan, Qeshm, Malard, Isfahan, Kermanshah, Shiraz and Yazd. Police were also seen using tear gas in an attempt to disperse demonstrators.
The protests began on Sunday after shopkeepers in Tehran's Grand Bazaar st
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