Rabat  – Iranian authorities confirmed today that at least 5,000 people have died in recent nationwide protests, including around 500 members of the security forces, according to a regional official who cited verified figures.  The official blamed “terrorists and armed rioters” for targeting civilians. The protests began on December 28 over economic hardship and quickly […] The post Iran Confirms Over 5,000 Dead Amid Widespread Protests appeared first on Morocco World News .