[arista]

[Iran's Supreme Leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said
he supports a fuel price rise that
has sparked protests across the country.
The Ayatollah blamed "hooligans"
and counter-revolutionaries
for violence that has been
witnessed in several cities.
At least one person is confirmed dead
in clashes with police but reports
suggest the number could be higher.
Officials have warned of a tougher
response if "illegal" actions continue.
Protests erupted on Friday after the
government unexpectedly announced
it was rationing petrol and
removing subsidies - sending prices up by 50%.

The measures are the latest sign
of pressure on the Iranian economy
after the re-imposition of US sanctions.
The government says the changes
will free up money to help the poor.]


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-50450581

Trumps fault.

[Livia]

Trouble? In the Middle East? Surely not...

[Kizzy]

Glib responses aside it's clear there's a reason for the desist on and this should be the focus.

'US sanctions were re-imposed last year after President Donald Trump abandoned the landmark nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers.

The sanctions have led to a sharp downturn in Iran's economy, pushing the value of its currency to record lows, quadrupling its annual inflation rate, driving away foreign investors and triggering protests.'

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Glib responses aside it's clear there's a reason for the desist on and this should be the focus.

'US sanctions were re-imposed last year after President Donald Trump abandoned the landmark nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers.

The sanctions have led to a sharp downturn in Iran's economy, pushing the value of its currency to record lows, quadrupling its annual inflation rate, driving away foreign investors and triggering protests.'

why were the sanctions imposed?

[Livia]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

why were the sanctions imposed?

Because the west hate Muslims, obviously.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

why were the sanctions imposed?

You tell me and I'll tell you if I agree...

[arista]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

why were the sanctions imposed?

Over no access
to view their Nuclear Power
projects.


And to with Terror groups


Trump wants to talk with their Leader
they have refused

[bitontheslide]

sanctions are external influencers, it doesn't stop iran producing petrol, and you would have thought they had rather a lot of the stuff hanging around in buckets here and there

I think the iran leadership want their people to suffer so they can blame the sanctions

[Livia]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

why were the sanctions imposed?

Which ones? There are over 4000 sanctions in place against Iran.

[arista]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

sanctions are external influencers, it doesn't stop iran producing petrol, and you would have thought they had rather a lot of the stuff hanging around in buckets here and there

Yes they are now selling to Iraq

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by arista

Over no access
to view their Nuclear Power
projects.


And to with Terror groups


Trump wants to talk with their Leader
they have refused

precisely, through their own dangerous actions and belligerence

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

precisely, through their own dangerous actions and belligerence

What did trump know that the other 6 world leaders didn't?

[Livia]

I feel kind of sorry for the protesters. If they're caught they face imprisonment and torture. As always, it's the ordinary people who suffer while the regime enjoys being more equal.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Livia

I feel kind of sorry for the protesters. If they're caught they face imprisonment and torture. As always, it's the ordinary people who suffer while the regime enjoys being more equal.

Yes Worse Nation to protest