TEHRAN, IRAN — Iran's government abruptly raised gasoline prices and imposed strict rations early Friday prompting large protests in major cities across the country with angry crowds calling for the ouster of President Hassan Rouhan.

The price of fuel has been increased by up to 300 percent in some locations exacerbating the fears of protesters already struggling under extreme economic pressure as its economy worsens under U.S. sanctions.

Iran revolts against Islamic Regime!

Chants of "Death to Khamenei" as Iran's Bank Melli burns on Day Two of #IranProtests



But could this be a setup for the #IGRC Revolutionary Guards to stage a coup against President #Rouhani?

pic.twitter.com/qlyCv1iTi4 — Tarek Fatah (@TarekFatah) November 16, 2019

Nov 16 - Kermanshah, W #Iran

Protesters are installing road blocks, determined to continue their anti-regime rallies.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/3vnTJiXI3r — Heshmat Alavi (@HeshmatAlavi) November 16, 2019

"Khamenei, you will be tried in court" chanted this protester as he was running away from security forces.



Iranians are in the streets protesting peacefully against the recent 3-fold price hike of gas prices.



People have had enough of rulers' corruption#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/26wcdAYYTV — Masih Alinejad 🏳️ (@AlinejadMasih) November 16, 2019

Nov 16 - Isfahan, central #Iran

Reports indicate security forces are opening direct fire and killing civilians.#IranProtestspic.twitter.com/9UnYqYhjfC — Heshmat Alavi (@HeshmatAlavi) November 16, 2019

Nov 16 - Shiraz, south-central #Iran

Protesters set fire to a local police station.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/fKogTt80yt — Heshmat Alavi (@HeshmatAlavi) November 16, 2019

As we speak, #IranProtests are still underway .



Iranian women are very present in these anti-regime protests, as in this footage I received from Iran.



People are chanting patriotic songs and cursing Iran's corrupt authorities.



Protests in a lot of cities in Iran pic.twitter.com/lnOudr67EE — Masih Alinejad 🏳️ (@AlinejadMasih) November 16, 2019

Nov 16 - Tehran, #Iran

Protesters are setting fire to posters of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/ILHIfRl0rt — Heshmat Alavi (@HeshmatAlavi) November 16, 2019

Another footage that I have just received from Tehran.



Protesters are resisting security forces despite their heavy-handedness.



They're chanting "Down with the dictator" in reference to Iran's rulers.#IranProtests continue with millions of Iranians in the streets. pic.twitter.com/3yk6gfKYpP — Masih Alinejad 🏳️ (@AlinejadMasih) November 16, 2019

Nov 16 - Salehiyeh, southwest of Tehran, #Iran

Protesters set ablaze to the local municipality.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/HgdwsX74F7 — Heshmat Alavi (@HeshmatAlavi) November 16, 2019

Nov 16 - Gorgan, northern #Iran

Brave protesters are overcoming their previous fears and confronting the regime's security forces.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/U2oaCrh0Rh — Heshmat Alavi (@HeshmatAlavi) November 16, 2019

Nov 16 - Tehran, #Iran

Tehranpars district

Protesters set fire to Sina Bank branch.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/YUmmSdOYzV — Heshmat Alavi (@HeshmatAlavi) November 16, 2019