Watch: Iranians take to streets to protest against skyrocketing prices of food and other commodities
The Iranian government has enforced Internet shutdowns across the country as protests gather steam.
After Sri Lanka, there are also strong protests in Iran over the increase in the cost of food. The people of the world are hungry and very angry with the political class. Coming soon to Europe. pic.twitter.com/0uQLINBxaV
— RadioGenova (@RadioGenova) May 12, 2022
May 12 - Andimeshk, southwest #Iran
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) May 12, 2022
Footage of locals protesting high prices.
"Death to Khamenei!" they're chanting, in reference to regime Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/YoN1xogh6y
May 12 - Andimeshk, southwest #Iran
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) May 12, 2022
Local women in the streets protesting skyrocketing prices of basic goods are seen courageously fighting against the regime's security forces.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/x4GtRxBbDS
May 12 - Doroud, western #Iran
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) May 12, 2022
Locals are in the streets protesting skyrocketing prices.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/QQJqnNGuER
May 12 - Shahre Kord, south-central #Iran
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) May 12, 2022
Earlier scenes of locals in the streets protesting high prices of basic goods.
"Mullahs get lost!" they chant.
#IranProtestspic.twitter.com/2XcgAw54My