This month, a sharp increase in the price of petrol sent Iranians to the streets in anti-government demonstrations that turned deadly and destructive. People burned banks, government buildings and clashed with police. According to Amnesty International, more than 140 people have been killed in various protests around the country since November 15. That death toll has been disputed by the Iranian government, who responded by shutting down internet access for several days, creating even more challenges in verifying the extent of the unrest. Last week, President Hassan Rouhani blamed the protests on foreign meddling and said his government had successfully pacified demonstrators - Although video on social media appeared to show a different picture. What happened while the internet was turned off? We'll speak to people inside the country for an update.
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