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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.

Scroll Staff
May 13, 2022 · 12:36 pm
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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
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

— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) May 12, 2022

May 12 - Andimeshk, southwest #Iran
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

— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) May 12, 2022

May 12 - Doroud, western #Iran
Locals are in the streets protesting skyrocketing prices.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/QQJqnNGuER

— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) May 12, 2022

May 12 - Shahre Kord, south-central #Iran
Earlier scenes of locals in the streets protesting high prices of basic goods.
"Mullahs get lost!" they chant.
#IranProtestspic.twitter.com/2XcgAw54My

— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) May 12, 2022
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