The U.S. decision is sure to exacerbate Iran’s economic crisis, promoting more political unrest. Approximately 38 percent of these sales are to European companies, with the majority of sales going to patrons in Asia, according to the Financial Tribune, an Iranian economic publication. The opposition opposes the billions of dollars directed to Iranian military adventures and Iran’s proxies in the Middle East, such as Hezbollah and Shiite militias in Iraq. Given the prospect of more sanctions, economic and political issues have become interlinked and are likely to inspire more protests. Many Iranian women protesters have been arrested.

Source: Washington Post May 08, 2018 18:22 UTC