Iran protesters defy crackdown as videos show violent clashes (BBC)

Protesters in Iran defied a deadly government crackdown on Saturday night, taking to the streets despite reports suggesting hundreds of people have been killed or wounded by security forces in the past three days. Verified videos and eyewitness accounts seen by the BBC appeared to show the government was ramping up its response, as it continues an overarching internet blackout. The country’s attorney general, Mohammad Movahedi Azad, said on Saturday that anyone protesting would be considered an “enemy of God” – an offence that carries the death penalty. Hundreds of protesters are believed to have arrested since demonstrations began more than two weeks ago.

Iran protesters defy crackdown as videos show violent clashes