Security forces have clashed since 15 November with demonstrators in Iran's capital, Tehran, and dozens of cities across the country, following a sudden tripling in gas prices. Iranian officials explained the spike was to compensate for American sanctions devastating its oil-based economy, and the money would be given to the low income families.

After human rights watchdog Amnesty International said at least 106 protesters had been killed in the protests, the government rejected the death tol...