Iran’s parliamentary security chief Ebrahim Azizi said more than 3,700 people were injured during mass protests and riots that spread across the country, warning the number could rise further as authorities continue to assess the damage. Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, Azizi said the figures remain preliminary, noting that some injured individuals may not have sought medical treatment or been transferred to hospitals.
He said widespread destruction was reported, including damage to more than 2,200 vehicles and motorcycles, 250 schools, over 90 religious schools, 300 mosques, and thousands of police facilities and personnel affected during the unrest.
Azizi accused what he described as criminal organizations of driving the violence and alleged direct involvement by the United States and Israel in fueling the instability. He warned of retaliation and said foreign actors played a central role in the protests and gatherings that erupted nationwide.
The comments come amid heightened tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel as authorities continue to investigate the unrest and assess its political and security implications.
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