At least 36 people have died since protests erupted across over the fuel price hike
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Protests erupted across Iran on Friday after the government imposed petrol rationing and raised its fuel prices. at least 36 people died.
Al Arabiya citing sources reported that the Iranian security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Martyrs' square in Tehran.
The scale of the protests led the government to block the internet.
The move sparked demonstrations in cities and towns across Iran, with drivers abandoning vehicles on highways and protesters blocking roads. Dozens of banks and stores have been set on fire or damaged.
Protesters tried to set fire to the oil depot, but they were stopped by police. More than 1 thousand protesters got arrested by the police.
font size="3">On the other hand, Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei backed the government's decision to hike fuel prices despite ongoing protests in the country.
while, Iran's president Hassan Rouhani said that the violence will not be tolerated in the country at any cost, The protesters will have to pay for it.
font size="3">According to officials, the new fuel policy, which has seen prices rise by at least 50 per cent,
span style="font-family: Georgia; background-color: rgb(252, 252, 252);">The changes are aimed at raising funds for cash handouts to Iran's poorest citizens, but many Iranians already grappling with rising inflation were quick to protest against the new policy.