Farmers in Iran clash with police over water diversions

Hundreds of farmers in the town of Varzaneh, in Iran’s Isfahan province, clash with police during a protest against the government’s decision to divert water from the area to another province. Iranian media say farmers smash a pipeline carrying water from Zayanderud river to neighboring Yazd province in an effort to prevent the water transfer. Dozens are reported injured and more arrested.

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