Sporadic protests broke out in the Iranian capital on Saturday evening, according to local media, which also reported intensifying clashes in the west of the country.The demonstrations first kicked off last Sunday when shopkeepers staged a strike over economic concerns, but have since spread in size and scope, with protesters making political demands.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The protests have affected, to varying degrees, at least 40 different cities, mostly medium-sized and located in the country’s west, according to an AFP tally based on official announcements and media reports.At least 12 people have been killed, including members of the security forces, according to a toll based on official reports.Protests Saturday evening in Tehran were described as “limited” by the Fars news agency, which said they were “generally made up of groups of 50 to 200 young people.”Tehran’s population is about 10 million.Demonstrations were