Iran security force member killed during protests, officials say

A currency collapse has led to protests breaking out across the country, with unrest reported in several cities.

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Citing regional chief justice Saeed Shahvari, Iran's judiciary-affiliated Mizan news agency said Amir Hessam Khodayari Fard was killed in the city of Kouhdasht, in the western Lorestan province, on Wednesday.

A number of members of the security forces were also injured, state media reported.

Footage verified by BBC Persian appears to show security forces firing at protesters in the city on the same day.

Confrontations were also reported in the southern province of Fars and the western province of Hamedan on Wednesday.