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After several days of violent protests against a rise in the price of gasoline, Iranian President Hassan Rohani spoke Wednesday, November 20 to denounce " a conspiracy " from abroad.
Hard to know what is happening for several days in Iran. Did the angry outbursts that followed the rising price of gas make " five dead " as Tehran says or " more than 100 victims " as Amnesty International claims. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said he dread " dozens " of deaths in the suppression of demonstrations.
Hassan Rohani claims that it is " enemies " of Iran that have been behind the demonstrations of recent days. The Iranian president refers to the United States, Israel and what he calls the " reactionary forces of the region ". Understand: Saudi Arabia and its allies.
Hassan Rohani said the protesters were " few " and the president said that the " Iranian people came out victorious ". This is illustrated by images broadcast on public television showing rallies in support of Tehran leaders, while the internet is almost completely cut off in Iran.
The sudden outburst of anger in Iran comes as the population suffers the full force of US sanctions. And in a region where there is no lack of tension and unrest, the situation in Iran is of particular concern to the French authorities. Paris expressed " deep concern " following reports of the death of many demonstrators.
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