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Iranian security forces opened fire at the graveside of Mahsa Amini in her hometown of Saqez on Wednesday, witnesses said, after thousands of people gathered to mark 40 days since the 22-year-old died in police custody.

"The riot police shot mourners who gathered at the cemetery for Mahsa's memorial ceremony,” a witness told Reuters, adding that dozens have been arrested.

Iranian authorities did not immediately comment and details were scarce after internet access was cut to the city when clashes began.

"The riot police shot mourners who gathered at the cemetery for Mahsa's memorial ceremony,” a witness told Reuters, adding that dozens have been arrested.

Iranian authorities did not immediately comment and details were scarce after internet access was cut to the city when clashes began.