19 Dec 2020 | 02:09 AM UTC
Iran: Activists to protest in Kermanshah from 1000 Dec. 19.
Activists plan to protest in Kermanshah, Iran, from 1000 Dec. 19. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to protest at Imam Khomeini Theological Seminary in Kermanshah, from 1000 Dec. 19, against prominent cleric Ayatollah Mahmoud Amjad's alleged criticism of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Amjad allegedly blamed Khamenei for the killing of anti-government protesters and dissidents. His comments came after Iran executed opposition activist Ruhollah Zam Dec. 12. The protest is likely to be well attended.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the event. High numbers of participants and associated road closures could result in localized disruptions near Imam Khomeini Theological Seminary through the afternoon of Dec. 19.
Kermanshah is approximately 345 km (214 miles) west of Qom.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow for additional time if traveling through the affected area Dec. 19.
