Author: Ameneh Mehvar

Ameneh Mehvar is a PhD candidate in International Relations at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. She is also a researcher with the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). Her research interests include political psychology, leadership analysis, and the international politics of the Middle East, with a special focus on Iran.

(Un)Intended consequences? Iran’s crackdown on protestors and the role of U.S. sanctions

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Last November, mass demonstrations erupted in Iran in more than 100 cities and towns following a sharp hike in fuel prices. According to Iranian officials, more than 700 banks were torched, 70 petrol stations were burned down, and 140 government sites were vandalised during the riots. What ensued marked one of the most violent crackdowns …

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