Iran Admits That 700 Banks And 140 Government Sites Were Destroyed In The Latest Unrest

People walk near a burnt bank, after protests against increased fuel prices, in Tehran, Iran November 20, 2019. Nazanin Tabatabaee/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Reuters: Iran says hundreds of banks were torched in 'vast' unrest plot

GENEVA (Reuters) - Iran’s top leader on Wednesday denounced an outbreak of deadly unrest as a “very dangerous conspiracy” as authorities reported about 731 banks and 140 government sites had been torched in the disturbances.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the protests amounted to a plot that Iranians had defeated, referring to the worst anti-government unrest in Iran since authorities put down demonstrations against election fraud in 2009.

The disturbances began on Nov. 15 after the announcement of gasoline price hikes, but quickly turned political, with protesters demanding top leaders step down.

In response, the government has blamed “thugs” linked to exiles and the United States, Israel and Saudi Arabia for stirring up the street unrest.

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WNU Editor: This is why the banks were targeted .... Why Iranians Are Setting Their Own Banks on Fire (Politico).

More News On The Unrest In Iran

Iran supreme leader claims protests a US-backed ‘conspiracy’ -- AP
Supreme leader says Iranians foiled 'very dangerous' plot -- AFP
Khamenei: Protests Were Deep-Rooted, Widespread, And Very Dangerous -- Radio Farda
Iran arrests 7,000 as it blames US ‘conspiracy’ for protests -- The National
Iran Minister Says Protests In Five Provinces Turned Into Intense Unrest -- Radio Farda