Iran police officer killed as protests over cost of living enter 12th day

An Iranian police officer has been killed after being stabbed during unrest west of Tehran, as protests over the rising cost of living entered their 12th day, according to local media.

Fars news agency said Shahin Dehghan, a police officer in Malard county, died while trying to control the unrest. Authorities say an investigation is underway to identify those responsible.

Fresh protests were reported on Wednesday across multiple cities,…