Iran Protests Turn Deadly: 16 Reported Killed

At least 16 people have died during a week of widespread protests in Iran, according to rights groups. The unrest, driven by soaring prices, has led to violent clashes between citizens and state security forces. Deaths and arrests have been reported across the country since the protests began. State media and independent rights groups have given different figures, which cannot be independently verified. These are Iran's largest demonstrations in three years. The protests began over economic hardship but have rapidly spread to many cities.