Nationwide protests in Iran against fuel price rises resulted in more than 40 arrests and one police officer reportedly killed, as Iranian authorities warned of a strong response.
Protesters took to the streets of key cities across the country on Saturday in response to moves by the government to ration fuel and increase the price of petrol.
Iran’s government, caught in the midst of a deep economic crisis triggered by the U.S. sanctions, announced it was raising fuel prices late on Friday.
The Iranian secret service said it will take strong action against protesters taking part in vandalism.
Internet services have been unavailable for many since protests escalated on Saturday evening.
The Telecommunications Ministry said that online access had been “limited” for 24 hours on the orders of the National Security Council.
