Summary
The European Union Thursday called on Iran to show "maximum restraint" in handling protests that have rocked the country, leaving several people dead, and urged an end to violence.
In reaction, Tehran said Europe should refrain from intervening in Iran's affairs and instead focus on delivering promises under the 2015 nuclear deal.
Demonstrations erupted Friday in sanctions-hit Iran, hours after the price of petrol was raised by as much as 200 percent, and unrest spread to scores of urban centres, with officials confirming five deaths.
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