July 21, 2009

Riots and arrests in Haft Tir Square in Tehran

Reuters is reporting riots and arrests in Haft Tir Square in Tehran:

TEHRAN (Reuters) – Iranian riot police detained dozens of pro-reform protesters in central Tehran on Tuesday, a witness said.
The witness said the protesters were chanting slogans against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the government, including: “Ahmadinejad — resign, resign” and “Death to the dictator.”
The witness added: “Riot police are taking dozens of protesters into their cars and they are taking them away.”

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