A peaceful
protest over a water shortage in the southern
Iran city of
Khorramshahr turned violent Saturday, after clashes between police and protesters broke out, Iran's state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
Police used tear gas to contain the crowd. Protesters responded by throwing stones and other objects, damaging public property, including the Holy Defense Museum and a local bridge.
Protesters said at least one person was killed, according to posts shared on social media. CNN has not been able to independently verify any deaths or injuries.
The protests broke out due to a clean water shortage that has affected the city and nearby Abadan during the hot Iranian summer. Temperatures in the southern region can reach up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.