Iranian forces attacked peaceful protesters with knives, live fire - sources

Iran's security forces attacked protesters with knives and live gunfire in the northern town of Chamestan during demonstrations on January 8 and 9, local sources told Iran International.

Reports also indicate that security personnel fired live ammunition, targeting a number of protesters.

During the January 9 demonstrations in Chamestan, around 26 bodies were lying on the city’s main street, according to local sources.