Editorial Editorial Creative (RM) Creative (RF) NFL Content NFL AP Content Advanced search Advanced Search X Advanced Search Iran Overview Get price In this picture released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei talks to clerics during his Islamic thoughts class in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Iran's supreme leader on Sunday backed the government's decision to raise gasoline prices and called angry protesters who have been setting fire to public property over the hike "thugs," signaling a potential crackdown on the demonstrations. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP) Use Information This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. Use information: Handout - Government Produced ID: 19321309372438 Creation Date: November 17, 2019 03:34:14 AM Submission Date: November 17, 2019 08:36:33 AM Photographer: Uncredited Source: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS Special Instructions: AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY IRANIAN SUPREME LEADDER OFFICE. MANDATORY CREDIT. Resolution: 2500 x 1640 1.9 MB Person: Ali Khamenei Subject: Government and politics, Protests and demonstrations, Political and civil unrest, General news Location: Tehran, IRAN Transmission Reference: VAH105 Caption Writer: VS Usage Notes: This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. X Message Box Cancel Ok No Yes