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#IranProtests
(1)
June 30
Abadan, SW #Iran
Crowd protesting water shortage, unemployment, skyrocketing prices & ...
"Abadan, enough is enough; show your pride"
#IranProtests
(2)
June 30
Tehran, #Iran
Apadana shopping center is seen to be empty & no customers in sight.
#IranStrikes
#IranProtests
(3)
June 30
Abadan, SW #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Stupid officials, the water is salty"

#QAnon
#IranProtests
(4)
June 30
Abadan, SW #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Our enemy is right here; they lie & say its America"

This is the people's answer to the regime's ridiculous "Death to America" chants.

#WalkAway, Iranian style
#QAnon
#IranProtests
(5)
June 30
Abadan, SW #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"No fear, we're all together"

#WalkAway, Iranian style
#QAnon
#IranProtests
(6)
June 30
Abadan, SW #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"Filthy water, salty water, stupid officials"

#WalkAway, Iranian style
#QAnon
#BREAKING
#IranProtests
(7)
June 30
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Sources say clashes have erupted between protesters & security forces at the city's Allah Square.
(Seeking confirmation)
#QAnon
#BREAKING
#IranProtests
(8)
June 30
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"We will not succumb to humiliation"
#QAnon
#BREAKING
#IranProtests
(9)
June 30
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Protesters demanding sweeping changes as the water quality is extremely poor.

#QAnon
#BREAKING
(10)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, southwest #Iran
Locals demonstrating for the second day, protesting poor water quality.
Protesters chanting:
"No fear, we're all together"
#BREAKING
(11)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, southwest #Iran
Locals demonstrating for the second day, protesting poor water quality.
Protesters chanting:
"Water is our basic right"
#BREAKING
(12)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, southwest #Iran
Locals demonstrating for the second day, protesting poor water quality.
#BREAKING
(13)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, southwest #Iran
Locals demonstrating for the second day, protesting poor water quality.
Protesters chanting:
"No fear, we're all together"
#BREAKING
(14)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, southwest #Iran
Locals demonstrating for the second day, protesting poor water quality.
Protesters chanting:
"Death to Khamenei"
Skirmishes indicate atmosphere is very tense.
(Contains vulgar language)
#BREAKING
(15)
#IranProtests
Abadan, southwest #Iran
Protesters are booing & forcing riot police to leave the scene out of their fear of confronting the angry crowd.
#BREAKING
(16)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Skirmishes reported between protesters & riot police.
(Contains vulgar language)
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(17)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Riot police seen firing tear gas.
(Contains vulgar language)
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(18)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Intense scenes of clashes between protesters & riot police.
Gun fire heard.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(19)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Intense scenes of clashes between protesters & riot police.
Tears gas fired toward protesters.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(20)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Intense scenes of clashes between protesters & riot police.
Security forces shooting tear gas & bird shots.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(20)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Sources say 2 or 3 of the youth have been injured & several people have been arrested.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(20)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Protesters chanting:
"No fear, we're all together"
Skirmishes continue with security forces.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(21)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Protesters continuing their night rallies.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(22)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Protesters continuing their night rallies & skirmishes against riot police that are shooting tear gas.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(23)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Protesters continuing their night rallies & voice explains how riot police are continuously using tear gas.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(24)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Voice explains how security forces & riot police resorted to direct live fire, bird shots & tear gas against the protesters.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(24)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
More footage of intense clashes between riot police & protesters.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(25)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Long bursts of gunfire as protesters continue their night rally.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(26)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
More footage of riot police attacking protesters with long bursts of gunfire.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(27)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Voice explains how riot police are resorting to bird shots & tear gas to disperse the protesters.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(28)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
This individual holds a sign saying:
"The heart of Zanjan (a city in NW Iran) beats with Khorramshahr. We are Iranians & united."

#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(29)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Protesters saying riot police opened direct fire and hit this man. He seems severely injured & may have even been killed.

#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(30)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Scenes showing continuing skirmishes between riot police & protesters.

#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(31)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Sources say a young man has been severely injured after riot police opened fire on protesters.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(32)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Video shoes skirmishes continuing as protesters brave various measures by riot police, including the use of tear gas.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(33)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
More video of shoes continuing skirmishes between brave protesters against riot police.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(34)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Brave youth start fires to lessen the effect of tear gas.
They are showing no fear against the regime's forces.

#QAnon
#BREAKING
(35)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Despite riot police opening fire, the protesters are showing no fear and even ridiculing the authorities.

#QAnon
#BREAKING
(36)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Skirmishes continue and there is word of protesters attacking the regime's banks.

#QAnon
#BREAKING
(37)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Video has footage with sounds of gun fire by riot police against protesters.
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(38)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Video shows protesters chasing down authorities.
Reports indicate three civilians have been injured & several arrested.
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(39)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Brave protester seen kicking tear gas canister back towards the riot police.
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(40)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Major fire seen in the city as skirmishes continue.
Protesters simply demanded adequate drinking water. Apparently something the authorities refuse to provide.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(41)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Sources say riot police opened fire on protesters & one civilian has been killed.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(42)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Video shows the people's high spirits as protesters continue to confront authorities & riot police using tear gas.
#WalkAway
#BREAKING
(43)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
A civilian injured by riot police during tonight's skirmishes.
Man explains how authorities are using pellet guns & tear gas were used against protesters.
A 45-year old man is now in a coma & may die, the voice says.
#WalkAway
#BREAKING
(44)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Voice explains Khorramshahr Museum & a nearby bridge are on fire.
This may be by regime authorities to then blame them on protesters.
#WalkAway
#BREAKING
(45)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Video showing intense gunfire by authorities against protesters.
One protesters is apparently injured.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(46)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Video showing continuing skirmishes between protesters & riot police.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(47)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
It seems the entire city is on fire & authorities are losing control.
The people are rising.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
#BREAKING
(48)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Video clearly show riot police unit attacking what seems to be a store to then take footage, air it on state media & blame it on the protesters.
(Contains vulgar language)

#QAnon
#BREAKING
(49)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Three images show the intense riot atmosphere as people continue revolting against the regime & city authorities.

#QAnon
(50)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Footage showing people continuing their protests, defending themselves with bonfires & authorities opening fire.
#QAnon
(51)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Intense atmosphere reported as many sites across the city witnessed such scenes.
(52)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Several outlets are reporting up to four civilians killed after authorities opened fire in Saturday night's protests.
english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle…
(53)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Despite dozens of videos showing authorities resorting to opening fire & launching tear gas against protesters, the regime's media claims the police dispersed the crowd "without any clashes & resorting to violence..."
(54)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Intense scenes prove the youth were in control of many areas of the city on Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
(Vulgar language)
(55)
#IranProtests
#Iran state media
"Trained operatives are taking advantage of protests staged by Khorramshahr locals, causing sedition, setting fire & destroying public & private property...
"The police is attempting to control the situation... pray for them..."
#Hypocrisy
(56)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
More videos showing youth in very high spirit & taking control of many areas of the city on Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
Shots are also heard.
(Vulgar language)
(57)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Intense scenes of street clashes between protesters & authorities.
Protesters are seen throwing many Molotov cocktails.
(58)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
More footage of the intense fires erupting as protesters rose to challenge authorities & security opening fire on demonstrators.
#WalkAway
#QAnon
(59)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
These protests can truly be described as an all-out uprising by locals seeking to retake control of their city from regime authorities.

#WalkAway
#QAnon
(60)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
June 30 - 10:30 pm local time
Voice explains intense clashes.

#WalkAway
#QAnon
(61)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Newly received footage shows how authorities were threatening the protesters & how demonstrators responded.
The people are overcoming their fears.

#WalkAway
#QAnon
(62)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
June 30 - 11:30 pm local time
Voice explains how protesters have taken control of the city's new bridge.

#WalkAway
#QAnon
(63)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
Sources say in this video motorcyclists were able to exit a wounded protester from this scene of intense clashes.
Riot police is seen firing more tear gas.

#WalkAway
#QAnon
(64)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, SW #Iran
June 28
A reminder of where this city's recent unrest started.
They want drinking water. Yet the regime won't provide it.

Protesters chanting to the governor:
"We don't want an incompetent official"
"Death to the shameless"

#QAnon
(65)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, southwest #Iran
June 30
Newly obtained video shows brave protesters forcing authorities to retreat.
(Vulgar language)

#QAnon
#WalkAway
(66)
#IranProtests
Khorramshahr, southwest #Iran
June 30
Newly video shows protesters braving all odds & hurling rocks at authorities.
(Vulgar language)

#QAnon
#WalkAway

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