In these two short videos the crowd are again calling 'shame' and 'leave Iran' but this time aimed at the revolutionary leader Khamani.

Below I have paraphrased troubling dialogue between the Iranian and American Presidents:

Iran’s Rouhani warns Trump ‘don’t play with the lion’s tail’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday cautioned U.S. President Donald Trump about pursuing hostile policies against Tehran as it faces increased pressure and looming sanctions after the decision by the U.S. to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal.

'War with Iran would be the mother of all wars' he said in a televised speech in Iran's capital, Tehran.

'Do not play with the lion's tail or else you will regret it' Rouhani said. 

Earlier this month, Rouhani hinted that Iran may  block regional oil exports if its own sales are halted. 

The Strait of Hormuz,  between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, provides the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. It is used by Gulf countries who rely on safe passage through the narrow choke point to export their oil and gas, which amounts to around 30% of the world’s oil supply.

'Do not forget that we have maintained the security of this waterway throughout history. We have historically secured the route of oil transit. Do not forget it' he added.

The conflagration in this video is the result of the deliberate torching of a fuel tanker.

Again calling for the  prince, this was filmed in Dezful, which I visited as recently as last November. A town noted for its pleasurable water-related activities, at that time there was no indication of impending unrest.

The crisis in Iran should concern the entire world but is not making our press.

Again the crowd is calling for the prince, and in the centre of the picture, amid cries of shame, shame, the white-turbaned mullah is being admonished to leave Iran.

continuing my posts on the troubles besetting Iran

Calling for the king to be reinstated, the people are expressing confidence that he will be able to amend the economy and all the woes plaguing the country.

the market in Aswan, Egypt

a precarious load

everything from delicate glass perfume bottles to delicious ripe tomatoes