Iran: Tehran residents protest high prices

A large group of Tehran residents gathered outside the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade (MIMT) on Monday to protest high prices of subsidized fruits and vegetables being distributed by the government on the occasion of Iranian New Year.

Despite promises made by Hassan Rouhani to improve the economic conditions, the government has increased the prices of a number of items and services in past three months.

The price of water has increased 20% after the sudden rise of 24% in electricity charges. Public bus fares has increased 20%.

Train fares in some parts of Tehran have increased up to 87%.