Despite a heavy presence of Khamenei’s security forces and plainclothes agents in Tehran, strikes and protests are continuing. Iran’s state-run news agencies cited a regime official in Tehran’s Bazaar wrote, “Security forces alongside Bazaar Bassij forces will provide security in the Bazaar.”
This official claimed the Bazaar has returned to its normal status while admitting to 30% of the bazaar stores being closed.
Another Iranian agent claimed various protesters attempted to take advantage of the Bazaar atmosphere by using large firecrackers and other explosive material, adding security forces had no other choice but to intervene.