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Iran Economy · IranIran introduced a new pricing tier Saturday for its nationally subsidized gasoline, attempting to rein in spiraling costs for the first time since a price hike in 2019 that sparked nationwide protests and a crackdown that reportedly killed over 300 people. Cheap gasoline has been viewed for generations as a birthright in Iran, sparking mass demonstrations as far back as 1964 when a price increase forced the shah to put military vehicles on the streets to replace those of striking taxi drivers.See the Story
Iran raises gasoline prices for the first time since deadly 2019 protests
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Iran Politics · IranIranian news has reported the country has seized an oil tanker ship allegedly carrying six million litres of contraband diesel fuel in the Gulf of Oman. The 18 crew onboard include Indias, Sri Lankans, and Bangladeshi nationals.See the Story
Iran detains 18 crew members of foreign tanker seized in Gulf of Oman
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