{"id":323652,"date":"2024-08-30T17:08:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T16:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=323652"},"modified":"2024-08-30T19:55:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T18:55:41","slug":"pezeshkians-hardline-approach-is-a-recipe-for-more-uprisings-in-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/economy\/pezeshkians-hardline-approach-is-a-recipe-for-more-uprisings-in-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"Pezeshkian\u2019s Hardline Approach Is a Recipe for More Uprisings in Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Masoud Pezeshkian<\/a>, the Iranian regime’s newly appointed president, has made it clear that his administration will adhere strictly to the policies and directives of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In a series of recent speeches and actions, Pezeshkian has signaled his commitment to carrying out Khamenei’s agenda, a strategy that, given Iran\u2019s current political, social, and economic turmoil, will only serve to ignite further unrest and potential uprisings.<\/span><\/p>\n

On August 27, 2024, <\/span>Pezeshkian openly criticized<\/span><\/a> the current economic situation, specifically targeting the subsidized fuel prices that have long been a point of contention in Iran. “There is no logic in buying gasoline at the free market price in dollars and selling it at a subsidized rate,” he stated, expressing frustration over the financial strain on the government, which he claims lacks the funds for essential commodities like wheat, medicine, and pensions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pezeshkian\u2019s remarks signal a push towards raising fuel prices, a move that has already sparked considerable alarm among the public and within the regime itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

Following Pezeshkian’s comments, the state-run newspaper <\/span>Haft-e Sobh highlighted<\/span><\/a> the immediate backlash, stating, “Everyone knew that Pezeshkian would eventually address the issue of gasoline, but not this soon. He finally touched on gasoline, and suddenly there was an uproar with opposition heard from all sides.” Reflecting on the potential consequences of such a policy, the newspaper added, “Even the proponents of price liberalization are afraid of the turmoil of 2019… No matter how much the government endures chaos and protests to increase gasoline prices, it will only temporarily cover the wound with official inflation at 80%.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Watch and judge why this insider is warning that the regime is destined for a collapse or #IranRevolution<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ysu6LbOhnz<\/a><\/p>\n

— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) January 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n