[2] The city of Semirom is located 165 km south of Isfahan and in the eastern foothills of the Zagros mountains.

The high altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level gives apples produced in the Semirom region their characteristically sweet taste, aroma and color.

[9] Semirom apple had been the target of international research funds to protect and excel its gardens.

Eight people were reportedly killed in the violence, including two police officers, and some 150 were injured.

[11][12] Later Hosseini, the governor of Isfahan at the time, in an interview with Shargh newspaper denied any involvement in ordering police to confront the people, and said the number of killed was four.