Iran Protests: 36 Reported Killed in 11 Days as Unrest Spreads

A wave of protests that began in Iran's capital on December 28 has now spread to 27 provinces, according to a new report. The human rights group HRANA states that 36 people have been killed in the demonstrations over an 11-day period. The protests started at the Tehran Grand Bazaar. They are being called the "December Protests." The main causes are a severe economic crisis and declining living standards. The report indicates the unrest is nationwide. HRANA is an organization that monitors rights violations in Iran. The situation remains volatile.