State-organised demonstrators condemned the nationwide protests over the death of Mahsa Amini — killed by morality police — calling protesters ‘Israel’s soldiers’
A newspaper with a cover picture of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by the Islamic republic's"morality police" is seen in Tehran, Iran on September 18 2022. Picture: Majid Asgaripour/WANA via REUTERS
Demonstrators condemned the antigovernment protesters as “Israel’s soldiers”, live state television coverage showed. They also shouted “Death to America” and “Death to Israel”, common slogans the country's clerical rulers use to try to stir up support for authorities.Iranians have staged mass demonstrations over the case of Mahsa Amini, 22, who died last week after being arrested by the morality police for wearing “unsuitable attire”.
Iran’s army on Friday sent the toughest warning yet from the authorities to protesters enraged by the death, saying they would “confront the enemies” to ensure security. The military said it would “confront the enemies' various plots to ensure security and peace for the people who are being unjustly assaulted.”
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