Iran’s Supreme Leader Seeks to Calm Deadly Anger Over Fuel Price Rises
Cuts in gasoline subsidies sparked protests by Iranians already squeezed by U.S. sanctions/ Amid escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf, some world leaders are urging the U.S. and Iran to begin talks on a possible new nuclear deal. But neither side seems willing to make the first move. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/Zuma Press/ Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sought to assuage Iranians’ concerns on Sunday after an increase in fuel prices ignited deadly unrest as the government comes under pressure at home and in pockets of the ...
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