Iran, Arak: People and youth clash with state security forces

Reports from Iran, as its coming following a jubilant and active night of celebration on the traditional Fire Festival, indicates that youth and residents of Davaran St. in Arak, central Iran, clashed with state security forces as they attacked the revelers on the street. The youth in response used their firecrackers and bonfires and blowing up sound bombs to confront the guards. When residents went to help the youth in their scuffle with the police, they close the street, setting tires and trash bins on fire. People also threw bonfires and sound grenades from the balconies forcing the riot police to back off.