Afghanistan, Jan. 7 -- Protests over rising prices and government policies continued for a tenth day across Iran, spreading to multiple cities amid arrests, deaths and clashes.

Protests over rising living costs and opposition to the government continued for a tenth day across several Iranian cities, according to multiple reports and videos shared online.

Demonstrations were reported in Tehran, Ilam, Hamadan, Mashhad, Shiraz, Borujerd and other cities, with some state-affiliated media also acknowledging public unrest.

Iran's Fars News Agency reported that traders gathered in Tehran's main bazaar, where videos showed protesters chanting "Death to the dictator" as security forces attempted to disperse crowds.

In Abdanan, in Ilam province, ...