The death toll from Iran's Sunday anti-government protests in Iran has reached to eight people, Press TV has learned.
An informed source told Press TV that eight people lost their lives during the Sunday unrest.
The Iranian capital on Sunday witnessed sporadic anti-government protests on the anniversary of the Shia Muslim Ashura religious event, with security forces clashing with protesters.
In Tehran, protestors took to some central and downtown streets on Sunday, hijacking the Ashura ceremonies, during which people commemorate the 7th century martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) grandson, Imam Hussein (PBUH).
Several banks, bus stops and a number of trash cans were set on fire during the protests.
The protesters reportedly chanted slogans against top Iranian government officials.
Iranian police forces used tear gas to disperse protestors and there were also reports that they fired shots into the air.
Police say the force was not involved in the killings, adding that the incidents are under investigation.
According to police, dozens of security forces, including Tehran's police chief Commander Azizollah Rajabzadeh, have been injured.