(ANSA) - TEHRAN, MARCH 15 - At least 11 people died and over 3,500 were injured in various cities of Iran last night due to protests, announced by activists, during the Charshanbesuri holiday, a traditional celebration that falls on the night before the last Wednesday before the Iranian New Year.
This was stated by Jafar Miadfar, head of the National Organization for Medical Emergencies, speaking, in a speech on state television, of incidents that occurred during the celebrations in which participants jumped over a fire to drive away evil spirits.
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