Civil unrest is currently taking place across Iran as the country braces for the effects of the renewed economic sanctions imposed by the US. Speculations are now rife hinting on the ouster of the current regime as White House ramps up its efforts to castigate the Islamic Republic.
According to Fox News, strikes and protests are happening throughout the country with Tehran being the epicenter of the activities.
Several videos cited by the news outlet saw thousands of protesters blocking the main roads of the capital city. There are also video postings of people shouting for, what seems to be, the downfall of the Rouhani government.
"Death to the dictator! Death to Khamenei! Death to Rouhani! Islamic regime must get lost," as quoted over by Fox.
There are also postings in the local social media sphere showing, what appears to be, a multitude of buses stranded on highways. As pointed out in the report, the present administration refused to pay fuel subsidies to certain contractors, forcing these firms to cut their services.
Meanwhile, a CNN report revealed that a number of businesses in Iran have already been closing shop, including French auto-manufacturer, Renault. Factory workers are obviously the ones taking the brunt of the Iran-US economic feud.
Just this week, the Trump administration pushed through the order to reimpose the economic sanctions on Iran in light of Washington's decision to move out from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in May.
The nuclear weapons deal prompts Iran to limit its nuclear activities in the Persian Gulf while at the same time, allow international agencies to inspect its weapons program.
Trump insisted that the Islamic Republic has not only failed to follow the terms of the accord, but it also increased its military exercises in the region and continued to produce non-nuclear ballistic weapons.
The latest sanctions from the US come in two-fold and from the looks of it, Iran's floundering economy could further take a plunge down the drain.
The first round of sanctions, according to this report, has already taken place on Tuesday, Aug. 7, which forbids Tehran from purchasing US dollars and precious metals.
Allies of the Western powerhouse were also warned not to do business with Iran. By doing so, Iran's already struggling industries like in manufacturing, health care, and automotive, will continue to suffer.
The second wave of sanctions is expected to hit by November and this time, Iran's bread and butter - oil and gas, will be greatly affected.
