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Armed confrontation, Sunday night, on the streets of Tehran

IRNA (Islamic Republic News Agency)

According to witnesses and other reliable sources, on Sunday night [August
22], around 11:45, several members of security forces clashed with
unidentified armed persons on Piruzi Avenue--Coca cola intersection-in the
eastern part of the capital.

Shortly after this confrontation a witness present on the scene told IRNA
by telephone: "The unknown armed individuals, probably three or four in
number, got away with a car." This witness added: "Fierce gunfire between
the security forces and these individuals lasted for some minutes," adding
that "according to the locals two members of the security forces were
injured." He added, "A couple riding a motorcycle were injured in the
crossfire.".

Minutes before, IRNA's reporter contacted the information desk of the
110th precinct for more details about the incident. Someone who did not
identify himself confirmed the occurrence of the clash but did not give
any details.

According to witnesses, minutes after the confrontation several cars and
more security forces were on the scene. Also, after hearing the gunfire
tens of local residents gathered in the coca cola intersection but
eventually left the scene.

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