The Iranian government’s decision to raise gasoline prices has fueled massive nationwide protests, with demonstrations in at least 100 cities, and four reported dead in clashes in the south, where protesters attacked a military barracks.
The Iranian government has blocked parts of the Internet, and officials are warning “saboteur” protesters would face severe punishment. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei backed the efforts, giving approval to the fuel increases, and cautioning that the right to protest doesn’t extend to “rioters.”
Reformist President Rouhani similarly said Iran could not allow “insecurity” to continue in the cities, suggesting that the protest movement will have no real leadership figures backing them in the days to come.
Officials are trying to blame foreign influence for the violence. Though there is as yet no proof of this, foreign sanctions have clearly done a lot of economic harm which left the Iraqi public a lot more vulnerable to price increases.
“Reformist President Rouhani similarly said Iran could not allow “insecurity” to continue in the cities, suggesting that the protest movement will have no real leadership figures backing them in the days to come.”
Right, because the leadership of the “protest movement” is based in the US.
Perhaps he means 2020…..
With Trumps reelection, you betcha.
Yet Trump has not invaded any new countries yet . Of our peace time presidents at least the last 4 or 5 presidents . Trump would have to rated the most peaceable . You must understand I don’t care what they say I rate them by what they do .
This President will show his true intentions when he gets re-elected. They say don’t judge a book by its cover. But what if this book is a choose your own adventure?
With the United States past actions in Iran and all over the world a reasonable person would be forced to expect that .
When centrifuges are considered more important than refineries.
It’s necessary to force the big players back to the negotiation table.
It’s necessary drop “force” and provide for your country, first.
Force is necessary because all countries big and small are susceptible to it.
OK, they can do it your way, enjoy the rioting.
Very presumptuous of you Leeroy.
Using “force” against your own people, is not wise, Maurice.