At least 29 protesters have been killed and more than 1,200 people arrested during nine days of nationwide protests in Iran.

Axar.az informs according to US-based human rights group HRANA, demonstrations, street rallies or labor strikes took place in at least 257 locations across 88 cities in 27 provinces.

Of the 29 confirmed fatalities, two were members of Iran’s security forces. At least 64 protesters were also reported wounded, mainly by pellet and plastic bullets.

The report added that at least 1,203 protesters have been arrested so far, though the actual number is believed to be higher.

According to Iranian state media, 250 police officers and 45 Basij members were also injured during the same period.