Iranian Authorities Shut Down Dozens of Private Businesses in Tehran and Other Cities Following Nationwide Protests

Tehran. Iranian authorities have shut down dozens of private businesses in the capital Tehran and various other cities following nationwide protests last month. This action comes at a time when the country's economy is rapidly declining and public life is becoming increasingly difficult. However, the police and judicial bodies have not provided an official reason for the closure of the businesses.

However, most of the closed businesses include restaurants, cafes, roasteries, art galleries, and ice cream parlors. It is alleged that these establishments supported the strike or showed sympathy for the protests on social media.

The police body responsible for regulating public spaces has recently shut down dozens of small and medium-sized businesses. Notices posted on the Instagram pages of the closed businesses accuse them of violating the country's laws and failing to comply with police regulations through their content.

The government claims that 3,117 people died in the protests and blames US and Israel-backed terrorists. However, the United Nations and human rights groups have stated that they have documented the use of lethal force against protesters.

HRANA, a human rights organization based in the US, reported 6,964 deaths and stated that 11,730 additional cases are under investigation. UN Special Rapporteur Mai Sato has warned that more than 20,000 civilians may have been killed due to internet disruptions obscuring the facts.