Thursday, May 12, 2022

Protests Break Out Across Iran Over Skyrocketing Food Prices

 

FOX News: Iran protests break out across the country amid skyrocketing food prices 

Food prices across the Middle East have surged 

Protests broke out in Iran Thursday after the government cut subsidies for food, sending prices through the roof as authorities brace for more unrest in the following weeks. 

In videos shared on social media, protesters can be seen marching through Dezful and Mahshahr in the southwestern province of Khezestan, chanting "Death to Khamenei! Death to Raisi!" referring to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has promised to create jobs, lift sanctions, and rescue the economy.  

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WNU Editor: These protests are over the price of bread and on these four basic food items that have had their subsidies cut .... Iran approves major price hikes for four basic food items (Press TV). 

 Protests Break Out Across Iran Over Skyrocketing Food Prices 

Iran raises prices of food staples, stirring panic and anger -- AP 

Iranian press review: Anxiety over price of flour soars -- Middle East Eye 

Protests in Iran Spread To Several Cities Thursday Evening -- Iran International  

Despite Repressive Measures, Internet Shutdown, Protests Break Out in Khuzestan Due To Astronomical Rise in Prices, Especially of Bread -- National Council Of Resistance Of Iran  

Iran blocks internet access as cost of living protests surge -- Developing Telecoms  

As Bread Costs Skyrocket In Iran, So Does The Risk Of Social Unrest -- RFE  

The Farda Briefing: First Signs Of Civil Unrest As Bread Prices Soar In Iran -- RFE

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