Iran´s 2019 Gasoline Protests: What Happens Next?
(WorldNews Iran)

Opinion People walk near a burnt bank, after protests against increased fuel prices, in Tehran, Iran November 20, 2019. Photo: Nazanin Tabatabaee/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS. Iran´s leaders have survived yet another challenge to their rule from an increasingly restive population. The November demonstrations protesting an increase in gasoline prices were the largest since 2009. Iran´s officials — who tend to downplay unrest — have claimed that as many as 200,000 people took to the streets. According to reports, 7,000 were arrested and at least 140 died in protests, although the actual figures are likely larger. At no time did the regime appear to be in danger, but the...