Scores feared dead as protests sweep Iran

Government claims calm restored but tensions linger after fuel price hike ignites unrest

Worsening economic conditions: protestors attend a demonstration in Sari, Iran, after authorities raised gasoline prices — Worsening economic conditions: protestors attend a demonstration in Sari, Iran, after authorities raised gasoline pricesPhoto: AP/SCANPIX

Nassir Shirkhani

Tehran

Iran Middle East

Published 20 November 2019, 17:25Updated 20 November 2019, 17:25