At least 2,500 people have been killed in nationwide protests in Iran, according to rights groups, with state television reporting that a mass funeral for 300 would be held in the capital on Wednesday.
The US-based HRANA rights group confirmed the deaths of 2,403 protesters, including 12 children, in its latest statement. It said 147 security personnel and government supporters were also killed, as well as nine bystanders, bringing the total figure to 2,559.
State television said a mass funeral for 300 people killed in the protests, including protesters and members of security forces, would be held at Tehran University.
Iran is witnessing widespread protests across its 31 provinces, evolving from complaints about the dire economic situation to calls for regime change.
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