Tehran, Rabi'II 14, 1439, Jan 1, 2018, SPA -- The death toll of the popular uprising, in Iran rose to 12 and more than 800 people have been detained. The protests started last Thursday, in the city of Mashhad, the second largest city, in Iran, and quickly spread to many cities, including the capital, Tehran. During the largest demonstrations since 2009, the demonstrators chanted slogans against the oppressive Iranian regime. Resentment over deteriorated economic conditions, in the Iranian society has been deepening for years. In addition to the economic situation, there are also voices, in Iran, that oppose restrictions on civil liberties. --SPA 17:39 LOCAL TIME 14:39 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w578249