Iran

Plans to increase sales taxes by up to 70% have been hastily withdrawn by the Iranian government following ongoing strikes by Tehran's bazaar - usually considered a crucial support base for the regime. Despite the reversal, strikes have continued, which we see as a sign of growing public discontent and will raise risks for social stability and internal security, giving our final low score for the short term political rating.

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