... This means that there will always be the potential for social discontent, and any aggravation of the situation could lead to protests.
Crisis of Reformers
The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States and the country’s subsequent withdrawal from the nuclear deal have proven to be a real test for President of Iran Hassan Rouhani and his team. His promises to overcome Iran’s domestic problems after the lifting of the sanctions have suddenly ...
... his country would withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran unless the document were revised to eliminate what he believed to be substantial shortcomings.
These developments certainly pose a challenge to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his government. The question arises as to whether the Iranian protests have anything to do with Trump's statements.
The difficult and controversial talks on Iran's nuclear programme have been going on for around 15 years, ever since the country's illegal nuclear research was brought to light.
In 2012, the EU and ...