Four dead in Iran security forces clashes: website

TEHRAN: Four protesters were killed in clashes with security forces in central Tehran Sunday as the opposition used a Shiite mourning event to stage anti-government protests, an opposition website said.

"Three of our compatriots were martyred and two were injured in clashes. The (website) reporter who was on the scene said these three were directly shot at by military forces," the website reported.

It said the clashes took place near College bridge in the middle of Enghelab street.

Rahesabz said a fourth protester was also killed near Vali Asr intersection on Enghelab.

"The people are carrying the body of this martyr and are shouting slogans," it said citing eyewitnesses.