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![Protests across Iran erupted in mid-May over government lifting of subsidies on basic foods, effects of rulers’ war moves in the region. Angry demonstrators raised political demands: “Down with [Supreme Leader Aya-tollah Ali] Khamenei!” and “We don’t want mullahs ruling!”](https://themilitant.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IranProtest_8622-300x210.jpg)
Demonstrations against government moves to lift subsidies on basic foods, which touched off a torrent of rising prices, erupted across Iran in mid-May. They spread to dozens of cities and towns. Protesters in many of the actions raised political slogans,…
