Iranian dual nationals were among protesters arrested in the northern province of Alborz, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. Quoting security sources, it said detained German, Turkish and Afghan dual nationals had been trained and funded by foreign services to take actions to destroy infrastructure and stir up civil disobedience. These dual nationals had special equipment to be used for sabotage, it added without providing evidence or further detail. Tehran has blamed “thugs” linked to exiles and foreign foes - the United States, Israel and Saudi Arabia - for the unrest, which began on Friday after gasoline prices were raised at least 50% and rationing imposed. Frustration has grown over a weakening currency and rising prices for bread, rice and other staples since the United States withdrew from Iran’s 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers and reimposed sanctions.

Source: bd News24 November 20, 2019 13:18 UTC