The Latest from Iran: Demonstrations and An Appeal to the Guardian Council (15 June)
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2230 GMT: The end of a long and, for many, amazing day in Iran with the hopes of the mass movement balanced by rumours of deaths, beatings, and detentions (one activist writes of many people being taken to Evin Prison). Still a state of tension, with uncertainty over casualty figures from this afternoon at Azadi Square and no firm confirmation of the big march for 5 p.m. tomorrow (local time) in Tehran. Tonight, there are sounds of ambulances and police sirens and occasional gunshots.
We’re going to take an overnight break. Thanks to all who have supported us and given us information today. Our thoughts are with friends and colleagues in Iran.
2100 GMT: Channel 4’s Lindsey Hilsum’s blog has footage of paramilitaries shooting at protestors. Her blog post is here, a larger video is available here.
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