A police officer was killed and three injured in Iran’s Ilam province during protest-related violence following a funeral, part of ongoing unrest fueled by economic crisis.

Following a funeral for two people killed during protests, armed clashes in Malekshahi, Ilam province, Iran, resulted in the death of a police officer and the injuries of three others, according to semi-official media. After mourners broke away from the procession, attacked banks and security personnel, and started shooting, the violence broke out. The incident is a part of the economic turmoil that has been causing widespread unrest since late December, including a collapsing rial and skyrocketing inflation. While authorities have stepped up crackdowns, including raids on hospitals, protests have spread throughout Iran, with protesters focusing on security personnel and public infrastructure. Human rights organizations denounce the use of force against civilians and report over 550 deaths, although confirmed numbers are lower.