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Aug 2, 2018, 137 tweets

#BREAKING
August 2
#Isfahan, central #Iran
New Shapur district
Demonstration against skyrocketing prices & unemployment.
Protesters chanting:
"No fear, we're all together."
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Isfahan, central #Iran
New Shapur district
Video shows large number of security units dispatched to quell protesters.
#IranProtests

August 2
#Isfahan, central #Iran
New Shapur district - Hezardastan Crossroad
First groups of protesters & demonstrators setting tires on fire.
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
Tehran, #Iran
Vanak Square
Large group of people holding a rally.
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
First image of protests beginning in this south-central city.
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Death to the dictator"
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
Major rally - Protesters chanting:
"Mullahs must get lost"
#IranProtests

August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Cowards, cowards" to the regime's authorities & security forces.
#IranProtests

August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Mullahs must get lost"
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
Shahin Shahr, near #Isfahan, central #Iran
Protesters chanting & calling on their fellow compatriots to support their demonstration.
Chanting: "Death to high prices"
#IranProtests

August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
More videos of today's major protest rally & authorities dispatching security forces.
Protesters chanting:
"Cowards, cowards"
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Karaj, #Iran
First video of today's rally beginning in this city west of the capital, Tehran.
#IranProtests

August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
Large rally - Protesters chanting:
"Mullahs must get lost"
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
Mashhad, #Iran
Initial reports arriving of a demonstration against high prices.
#IranProtests

August 2
#Isfahan, central #Iran
New Shapur district
Voice says heavy presence of security forces & initial reports of clashes between protesters & authorities.
#IranProtests

August 2
#Isfahan, central #Iran
New Shapur district
Protesters setting tires on fire to block Shapur Avenue.
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
Mashhad, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Death to high prices"
"We don't want incompetent officials"
"Palace residents, let go of the country"
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Isfahan, central #Iran
Protesters clashing with security forces.
Chanting: "Death to the dictator"
#IranProtests

August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Death to the dictator"
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Ahvaz, SW #Iran
First footage of today's anti-regime protests.
Protesters chanting:
"Our enemy is right here, they lie & say it's America"
#IranProtests

August 2
Shahin Shahr, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"One less embezzlement, our problems may be resolved"
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
Kermanshah, W #Iran
Demonstration reported in Azadi Square.
Large number of police & plainclothes agents are dispersing the crowd.
Internet is very slow & activists can't send videos.
#IranProtests

August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
More videos of large number of protesters chanting:
"Death to the dictator"
#IranProtests

August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
Large demonstration against high prices & a despotic state
#IranProtests

August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
Large number of security forces dispatched to quell the protesters.
#IranProtests

August 2
#Isfahan, #Iran
Authorities are seen viciously attacking & arresting a number of protesters.
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
Mashhad, #Iran
Reports indicate authorities have opened fire on demonstrators.
A number of protesters have been arrested by repressive forces.
In Shiraz protesters forced anti-riot forces to retreat after firing tear gas into the protesting crowd.
#IranProtests

August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Mullahs must get lost"
#IranProtests

#IranProtests
August 2 - #Tehran, #Iran
Source says atmosphere is very tense.
People are getting ready to rally this afternoon (local time).
#IranUpdate

#BREAKING
#IranProtests
August 2 - #Isfahan, #Iran
Video of Shapur district resembles a war zone.
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - #Tehran, #Iran
Tajrish Square
Voice says a large number security forces are dispatched already to prevent any protests.
#IranUpdate

August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Mullahs must get lost"
"Crackdown is no use"
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
Arak, #Iran
Source says the city is very tense with many scenes of protests. A number of people have been arrested.
Arrangements have been made for more protests at 7:30 pm today, local time.
#IranProtests

Images of today's protests in numerous cities across #Iran.
#IranProtests
#Winning

#BREAKING
August 2
Sari, #Iran
Source says protests are beginning in this city.
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Tehran, #Iran
Video shows parts of the city bazaar closed & store-owners on strike.
#IranProtests

August 2
Shiraz, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"This is the month of blood, mullahs will be overthrown"
"Let him go"
#IranProtests

August 2
Arak, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"High prices & inflation are killing the people"
#IranProtests

#IranProtests
August 2 - #Isfahan, #Iran
Video of Shapur district as protesters take control of this street.
(Contains vulgar language in Farsi)
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - #Isfahan, #Iran
Voice says, "This is not Syria, Palestine or Yemen. This is Isfahan."
#IranUpdate

#BREAKING
August 2
#Isfahan, #Iran
Intense clashes reported in Shapur district.
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
Shiraz, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Not Gaza, Not Lebanon, My life for Iran"
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Isfahan, #Iran
Voice says security forces have opened direct fire on protesters.
#IranProtests

August 2
#Isfahan, #Iran
People launching bonfires to prevent security forces from advancing & protect themselves from tear gas.
#IranProtests

August 2
#Isfahan, #Iran
Scenes of intense clashes.
Sounds of gun fire is also heard.
#IranProtests

August 2
#Isfahan, #Iran
Protesters in the city's Shapur district are braving all costs.
#IranProtests

August 2
Kashan, #Iran
Sources say protesters are gathering in the city's Kamal-olmok Square for this evening's demonstration.
#IranProtests

August 2
#Isfahan, #Iran
A beautiful & inspirational image of the youth in New Shapur district as they clash against the regime's security forces.
#IranProtest

August 1
#Karaj, #Iran
Newly obtained video of a state police motorcycle set ablaze by brave protesters.
#IranProtest

August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
Dariush Avenue
Protesters chanting:
"No fear, we're all together"
Authorities also dispatched security forces on motorcycles.
#IranProtest

#BREAKING
August 2
Tehran, #Iran
A large portion of the city bazaar is on strike, in solidarity with today's nationwide protests.
#IranProtest

August 2
Arak, #Iran
Authorities have dispatched a large number of security forces in fear of major protests.
#IranProtest

August 2
Karaj, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"State police, support us, support us"
#IranProtest

August 2
#Isfahan, #Iran
Scenes of intense clashes in the city's New Shapur district.
(Contains vulgar language in Farsi)
#IranProtests

August 2
#Isfahan, #Iran
More scenes of intense clashes in the city's New Shapur district.
(Contains vulgar language in Farsi)
#IranProtests

August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
Popular demonstration where even elderly mothers are taking part.

Bravo! BRAVO!

#IranProtest

August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
Scenes of people suffering from tear gas fired by security forces.

#IranProtest

#BREAKING
August 2
#Mashhad, #Iran
Recently obtained video of a demonstration taking shape in this northeast city.
#IranProtest

August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"People why are you in your homes? Iran has become Palestine"
#IranProtest

August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
Voice explains how security forces are using tear gas to confront protesters.
#IranProtest

August 2
#Shiraz, #Iran
Authorities have dispatched large number of security forces.
Protesters are beginning to chant "Death to Khamenei," referring to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
#IranProtest

August 2
#Mashhad, #Iran
Shohada Square
Source says many people are in the streets and security forces can't keep up.
Authorities are desperately asking for reinforcements.
#IranProtest

August 2
Bandar Abbas, #Iran
Sources saying authorities have dispatched many security forces in fear of protests.
#IranProteset

August 2
#Isfahan, #Iran
More scenes of intense clashes in the city's New Shapur district.
Protesters obtain a transceiver belonging to security forces.
(Contains vulgar language in Farsi)
#IranProtests

August 2
Scenes of major protests from cities across #Iran
#IranProtests

I sometimes think if only Obama had the courage to back the Iranian people in 2009...

How many lives would have been saved across the entire Middle East...

August 2
#Mashhad, #Iran
Intense scenes of large number of security forces dispatched against the protesters.
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Tehran, #Iran
Sources say atmosphere at the capital's Vali Asr Square is very tense and people are beginning their demonstration.
#IranProtests

August 2
#Mashhad, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Corrupt individuals must be executed"
"We don't want incompetent officials"
#IranProtests

August 2
#Mashhad, #Iran
Shohada Square
Security forces on motorcycles scared this innocent child.
#IranProtests

August 2
Zanjan, #Iran
Video shows authorities dispatching many security forces in fear of any protests.
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Tehran, #Iran
Vali Asr Square
Protesters chanting:
"Proud Iranians, support us"
#IranProtests

August 2
#Isfahan, #Iran
New video of today's intense clashes between protesters & security forces,
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Tehran, #Iran
Vali Asr Square
Voice says security forces attacked a young woman & she is laying on the ground.
First groups of protesters are shaping.
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Tehran, #Iran
Vali Asr Square - Daneshju Park
Protesters chanting:
"Mullahs must get lost"
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Tehran, #Iran
Vali Asr Square - Daneshju Park
Protesters chanting:
"Cowards, cowards"
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
Qazvin, NW #Iran
Video shows numerous security units as authorities fear protests in this city.
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Iran
Reports indicate protests shaping in the cities of Andimeshk, Izeh & Bandar Abbas.
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Tehran, #Iran
Reports brave protesters attacked security forces and severely beat an IRGC Basij member.
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Mashhad, #Iran
Sources saying gunfire is heard.
As a reminder, Mashhad was the city where the Dec/Jan uprising began.
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
Kermanshah, #Iran
Video shows security forces on high alert.
Sources say demonstrations are scheduled for tonight.
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
August 2
#Tehran, #Iran
Video shows protesters attacking security forces.
People are overcoming their fears.
#IranProtests

August 2
#Tehran, #Iran
Video shows protesters beginning their nigh demonstrations.
#IranProtests

August 2
#Tehran, #Iran
Voice says security forces are attacking the protesters in Vali Asr Square.
#IranProtests

August 2
#Tehran, #Iran
New video of protests & clashes in Daneshju Park.
#IranProtests

August 2
#Tehran, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Proud Iranians, support us"
#IranProtests

August 2
Tabriz, #Iran
Large number of security forces dispatched in fear of protests.
#IranProtests

#BREAKING
#IranProtests
August 2 - Tehran, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"DEATH TO THE DICTATOR"
This is in reference to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali @khamenei_ir.

THE PEOPLE WANT HIM DEAD!!

#IranUpdate

#BREAKING
#IranProtests
August 2 - Tehran, #Iran
Vali Asr Square
Protesters chanting:
"Mullahs must get lost"
#IranUpdate

#BREAKING
#IranProtests
August 2 - #Karaj, #Iran
Voice says security forces are firing what appears to be pellet guns at protesters & people are starting to throw rocks to defend themselves.
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Eshtehard - #Karaj, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Mullahs must get lost"
"Death to the dictator"
#IranUpdate

#BREAKING
#IranProtests
August 2 - Tehran, #Iran
Demonstrations reported in three different locations:
Vali Asr Square
Daneshju Park
City Theater
Protesters are chanting:
"Death to the dictator"
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - #Karaj, #Iran
Sources indicate protesters are chanting:
"Death to the dictator"
"No fear, we're all together"

Reports from Tehran indicate at least 10 protesters have been arrested.
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Tehran, #Iran
Voice says large number of security forces are deployed to the capital's Tajrish Square.
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Tehran, #Iran
Vali Asr Square
Protesters chanting:
"Cowards, cowards"
#IranUpdate

#BREAKING
#IranProtests
August 2 - #Ahvaz, #Iran
Around 8 pm local time
Source says first group of protesters are shaping.
#IranUpdate

#BREAKING
#IranProtests
August 2 - Gohardasht, near #Karaj, #Iran
Major anti-regime rally seen in footage.
#IranUpdate

#BREAKING
#IranProtests
August 2 - Gohardasht, near #Karaj, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Iranians rather die than live in shame"
#IranUpdate

#BREAKING
#IranProtests
August 2 - #Karaj, #Iran
New videos of protesters clashing with security forces as they resort to firing tear gas.
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Gohardasht, near #Karaj, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Death to the dictator"
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Rasht, #Iran
Sources saying authorities have cut-off mobile phone internet connections to prevent any protest gatherings.
Authorities are reportedly dispatching very young IRGC Basij members to confront possible protests.
#IranUpdate

#BREAKING
#IranProtests
August 2 - Tabriz, #Iran
Sources saying protests beginning in the city's Abbasi Crossroad.
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Gohardasht, near #Karaj, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"No fear, we're all together"
"Death to the dictator"
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - #Ahvaz, #Iran
Protesters heard chanting:
"Proud Iranians, support, support"
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Eshtehard, #Karaj, #Iran
Major anti-regime rally reported.
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Ghahderijan, near #Isfahan, #Iran
Source says internet has been down since 5 pm local time.
Protesters are clashing with security forces.
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - #Karaj, #Iran
Video shows protesters clashing with anti-riot police.
Voice says around 500 men have been dispatched against the protesters.
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Gohardasht, near #Karaj, #Iran
Massive rally of protesters chanting:
"DEATH TO THE DICTATOR"
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Tehran, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"DEATH TO THE DICTATOR"
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Qarchak Zibashahr, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Not Gaza, Not Lebanon, My life for Iran"
"Death to high prices"
"We don't want incompetent officials"
#IranUpdate

More
#IranProtests
August 2 - Qarchak Zibashahr, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Not Gaza, Not Lebanon, My life for Iran"
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - #Ahvaz, #Iran
Voice explains that authorities have closed all roads leading to the downtown area to prevent protests shaping.
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Tehran, #Iran
Newly obtained video of protesters chanting:
"Proud Iranians, support, support"
"Mullahs must get lost"
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Gohardasht, #Karaj, #Iran
Video showing intense clashes between protesters & security forces.
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Khuzestan, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"DEATH TO THE DICTATOR"
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Gohardasht, #Karaj, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Khamenei must die"
"Iranians rather die than live in shame"
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Tehran, #Iran
City Theater
Protesters seen clashing with security forces.
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Gohardasht, #Karaj, #Iran
Video shows protesters taking over the main city roads.
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Ghahderijan, near #Isfahan, #Iran
Video shows protesters bravely clashing with security forces.
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Gohardasht, #Karaj, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"State police, support, support"
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Gohardasht, #Karaj, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"DEATH TO KHAMENEI"
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - Gohardasht, #Karaj, #Iran
Voice says protesters are taking control over the entire city.
#IranUpdate

#IranProtests
August 2 - #Isfahan, #Iran
Video shows protester said to be shot by security forces.
#IranUpdate

August 2 - #Tehran, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Our enemy is right here; they lie & say it's the U.S."

This proves how the people completely oppose the mullahs' foreign belligerence.

August 2 - #Tehran, #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Proud Iranians, support, support"

Source says footage shows protesters apprehending a regime agent.

EXCELLENT!

#Winning

August 2 - #Isfahan, #Iran
Protesters have cornered an armed plainclothes agent who was identifying the protesters from a roof-top.
Sources say he was apprehended by the people.

PERFECT!

#Winning

(Video contains vulgar language in Farsi)

Iranians living abroad are preparing such music videos voicing their support for their brave compatriots across #Iran.

BEAUTIFUL!

There's no stopping us!

#IranRegimeChange
#FreeIran2018

#Winning

US-based @ABCNetwork airing a show where guests express solidarity with the brave protesters in #Iran.

#IranProtests

(Farsi subtitles added)
#Winning

#IranProtests
August 2 - Ghahderijan, #Iran
Video shows protesters bravely clashing with security forces.

#IranProtests
August 2 - Gohardasht, near #Karaj, #Iran
Intense skirmishes & hit-and-run scenes reported from this very active city.

#IranProtests
August 2 - Gohardasht, near #Karaj, #Iran
Voice of activist says security forces are using tear gas & pepper spray against protesters.
Many locals are providing refuge to protesters inside their homes.

#IranProtests
August 2 - #Karaj, #Iran
Protesters are heard chanting:
"We may die, but we'll take Iran back"

#IranProtests
August 2 - Eshtehard, #Iran
Protesters are heard chanting:
"Mullahs must get lost"

#IranProtests
August 2 - #Karaj, #Iran
Protesters are heard chanting:
"DEATH TO KHAMENEI"

This is a direct reference to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali @khamenei_ir.
His day's are definitely numbered.

#Winning

#IranProtests
August 2 - #Karaj, #Iran
Protesters are heard chanting:
"Mullahs commit crimes, the IRGC backs them"

#IranProtests
August 2 - #Tehran, #Iran
Protesters are heard chanting:
"Iranians, enough is enough, show your pride"

#IranProtests
August 2 - Shahin Shahr, #Iran
Protesters starting bonfires & continuing their anti-regime demonstration.

#IranProtests
August 2 - #Karaj, #Iran
Massive crowd of protesters are heard chanting:
"DEATH TO KHAMENEI"

This is referring to @khamenei_ir.

#WINNING

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