Iran: Disruptive protests in Saqqez, Sept. 17

Event

Police fired on protesters at a demonstration near the main government building in Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, Sept. 17. Several people have been injured. The unrest is in relation to the alleged killing of a local by security forces.

Further clashes and protests are likely in the coming hours. The unrest is likely to disrupt road travel and business operations.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a standard precaution and to mitigate likely ground travel delays. Plan for road travel delays in and near the protest area. Heed instructions from the security forces.