Anti-government demonstration in Iran Caused by gasoline price increase without notice
In Iran, where economic sanctions continue, the government has raised gasoline prices without notice, leading to development of anti-government demonstrations in various places, and confusion such as the death of multiple citizens due to intermittent clashes between citizens and the police is spreading.
In Iran, the government raised the gasoline price by 1.5 times without prior notice on the 15th, and the price of gasoline purchased in the month exceeded 60 liters.
Demonstrations criticizing the government's response in various places continue to be triggered by this price increase, and according to Iran media, on 16th in the main city Shiraz, demonstrators carried out destructive acts against some administrative organizations In addition, the police car was burned.
In addition, some demonstrations have publicly accused Hamenai, the highest leader, and are developing criticism of the system.
According to Iranian media, several citizens have been killed and many injured people have been killed due to clashes with the police, but the whole picture of the demonstration has not been revealed.
In the midst of this, Dr. Hanemei said on the 17th, “I support the government's decision to raise gasoline prices.
While the harsh economic situation continues due to sanctions by the United States, dissatisfaction among citizens is smoldering, and the Iranian government has been nervous about further expansion of the demonstration by limiting the use of the Internet since 16th.