A volunteer member of Iran's Revolutionary Guard was reportedly killed during ongoing protests in Lorestan province, authorities announced. The 21-year-old Basij force member's death, attributed by officials to "rioters," marks a potential escalation. The protests, fueled by economic pressures like inflation and currency fluctuations, have spread beyond the capital. While the government has signaled a willingness to dialogue, officials also warned against allowing demands to be exploited by others.