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Today, July 30, in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, farmers gathered at Khorasgan Square to protest against severe water shortages and the government’s failure to address their demands. The farmers, whose livelihoods depend heavily on water for agriculture, have been increasingly vocal about the mismanagement and scarcity of water resources.<\/p>\n
Simultaneously, in other regions of Iran, protests and strikes have become widespread. In Shadgan, for the second consecutive day, residents protested outside a steel factory, while tractor owners in Bandar Abbas rallied in front of the local government office. In Chabahar, workers of the desalination project went on strike.<\/p>\n
In a more alarming development, security forces attacked the village of Ghaderabad in Khash, resulting in violent clashes. According to local reports, the security forces entered the village to search homes without judicial warrants. When residents protested, the forces opened fire, killing a 50-year-old woman and injuring several others, including a teenager. A local news website covering Sistan and Baluchestan confirmed the fatal shooting and reported that the security forces blocked emergency medical services from reaching the injured, forcing residents to transport them to the hospital using private vehicles.<\/p>\n
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Farmers rally at the Khorasgan Square to protest water shortages and the government lack of response to their demands.#IranProtests<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/C5xY7anYav<\/a><\/p>\n— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) July 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n