Protesters in Iran clashed with police on Saturday in dozens of cities and the capital, Tehran, angry at the government over a 50% hike in the gasoline price.
Iran said it still faces “riots” even though the situation was calmer Monday after days of violent protests sparked by a shock decision to hike petrol prices in the sanctions-hit country, AFP reports.
Major roads have been blocked, banks torched and shops looted in the nationwide unrest that has left at least two dead – a civilian and a policeman.
Demonstrations broke out on Friday after it was announced that the price of petrol would be raised by 50 percent for the first 60 litres and 200 percent for any extra fuel after that each month.
The authorities in the Islamic republic say they have arrested more than 200 people and restricted internet access.
