1) Something weird is happening in #Kazerun.
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2) Iran's security forces use their motorcycles like the cavalry of old, basically. A fast reaction force, which drives right into crowds of protesters swinging clubs, scattering and running down often unarmed protesters. 
3) Basij militia, a paramilitary force, does too. '"They carry guns, batons and they are driving motorcycles," Khalaji said "With the motorcycles they go suddenly, they start to drive into the crowd with high speed. They beat people with electric batons."' foxnews.com/story/2009/06/…
4) But, they were BEATEN. Protesters actually beat the basij militia and security forces in a fight and torched their motorcycles.
5) #Kazerun is in south-central Iran, over 100 miles away from the Persian Gulf. Its' nowhere close to any of the land borders of neighboring countries.
6) Is it possible the Iranian militia and security forces were overwhelmed with sheer numbers? Yeah. The Green Revolution, security forces were able to bring their forces to beat in Iran's capital, as that was the only location of the protests.
7) This time around, the protests are nationwide, and aren't even confined to a single region. They're happening all over the country.
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8) Is it possible the security forces are breaking easier because they are having trouble with their paychecks too? Entirely possible. The hyperinflation going on is fucking everyone in Iran, after all.
9) But.... color me confused. Not only did the protesters overwhelm the security forces, but they were smart enough to torch the motorcycles, one of the big advantages the militia and security forces have over the protesters. Something weird is happening. /end
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